In a remarkable turnaround, the worldwide tally of corporate share repurchases has been on an upward swing this year, rebounding from a historic low in 2023. According to data compiled over the past eight years, the resurgence in buyback activity marks a significant shift in corporate strategy.
The surge in borrowing costs and lingering concerns about an economic downturn had previously led to a decline in US companies’ appetite for share repurchases. However, as market conditions have evolved, businesses have begun to reassess their capital allocation strategies, driving the recent uptick in buyback announcements.
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