The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that while new deal growth edged down in March, total new business volumes (NBV) recorded its strongest quarter on record. Financial conditions remain stable despite ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East. The industry maintains a strong buffer against the surge in energy prices and the upcoming leadership transition at the Federal Reserve. Total NBV among surveyed ELFA member companies was $10.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis. Year-to-date...