""Stay calm, invest for the long term," Martin said during our discussion at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C., this week. "Keep doing the things you're doing to drive business," she told the audience. "Our economy is super strong. The fundamentals are good. The banks are doing well. There's a vibrancy associated with the dealmaking environment." Big banks reported strong earnings this week."
"Martin noted that public listings on the NYSE have come roaring back in 2025. "The IPO market is really, really strong," she said. "We've had a great year so far across all sectors." The digital finance sector, in particular, has performed especially well-from crypto exchanges to stablecoin firms like Circle, which held its IPO on the NYSE, she said. In design and fintech, notable IPOs included Figma and Klarna. She's hearing from CEOs who are eager for the government to reopen, which indicates further activity."
Market uncertainty rose in October amid renewed U.S.-China trade concerns, but leaders advised steady long-term investing and continued business execution. The NYSE reported a strong rebound in public listings in 2025, with the IPO market described as very strong across sectors. Digital finance, including crypto exchanges and stablecoin firms like Circle, performed especially well, and notable IPOs in design and fintech included Figma and Klarna. Updated SEC guidance temporarily eased IPO timing after the government shutdown. Many companies still prefer staying private longer due to public-company costs, while regulators consider semiannual reporting options for CFOs.
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