{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond The Obvious","title":"Markets Mindset: Q3 2025 Equity Capital Markets: Mid-Year Snapshot","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":444,"description":"Is the long-awaited return of the IPO market finally upon us? This year, the IPO market is on track to surpass last year’s ~$30 billion of issuance, as tech IPOs rebound and a wave of diversified companies hit the market, led by tech, industrial, defense and sponsor-related transactions.\nAs we head into the remainder of the year, what are the key trends that equity capital investors should be looking out for?\nIn our latest episode of Markets Mindset, Mizuho's Head of Equity Capital Markets, Josh Weismer, is joined by Managing Director of Equity Capital Markets, Richard Soto for their mid-year outlook on the industrials, consumer and TMT sectors.\nOur experts outline their post-Labor Day outlook, anticipating a rise in IPO activity across TMT areas – including companies benefiting from artificial intelligence tailwinds, cryptocurrency, broader fintech, cybersecurity and infrastructure software. They also touch on Mizuho’s recent deals and give their thoughts on the expected Fed’s rate cuts in September and the potential impact on financial sponsors.\nHear our reflections on the IPO market year-to-date and where we see equity capital markets activity trending into Q3 and beyond.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H_34UgYmRhI70xHhqFLLaH8BDhFWzX1Ia8y0jYQ6EI4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRi/ODgwYTEzZGJmMDcw/ZDhiMGQzMjNhOTQ1/MDI4NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}