Equity capital markets
Activity in the equity capital markets has reached $597 million through 10 transactions, down dramatically from the $2.2 billion raised through 17 deals during the same period last week and marks the lowest level of activity and deal count since the week of January 22 ($310 million through one deal). This brings year-to-date volume to $90 million, down 23% from the $116.8 billion raised in 2011 so far this year.