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[^2]\n\nThe Braff Group's report states that M&A transactions have been rising and could return to or surpass pre-pandemic levels if the pattern from the first half of 2026 continues. [^3]\n\nThe report says home infusion and specialty pharmacy is on pace to top last year's tally by 32% and achieve its highest output over the past 10 years. [^4]\n\nThe report says that at the current pace, home medical equipment (HME) deal volume is up 63.6% over 2025 and could post its highest numbers since 2022. [^5]\n\nThe specific economic indicators or conditions that would trigger an interest rate increase have not been explicitly defined by the Governor. [^6]\n\nThe article argues that strong job growth would likely push the Federal Reserve toward another rate hike, which is why the stock market hopes the report comes in weak-a situation it frames as 'good news is bad news.' [^7]\n\nThe article asserts that the upcoming US jobs report will also indicate how close the Federal Reserve is to implementing another interest rate hike. [^8]\n\nThe Federal Reserve Governor's comments suggest that monetary policy remains flexible and responsive to evolving economic data. [^9]\n\nThe article states that the US monthly jobs report is traditionally viewed as an indicator of job creation and economic activity in the United States. 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