The 2026 Global M&A Landscape: AI and Energy Driving Market Momentum

In 2025, the global M&A market experienced a significant rebound following the stabilization of high interest rates, cooling inflation, and a 'double bottom' valuation reset. Total deal value in the first half of the year reached approximately $1.5 trillion, a 15% year-on-year increase and a three-year post-pandemic high. The United States remains the global epicenter, accounting for roughly 60% of total volume ($908 billion). A resurgence in mid-to-large-cap transactions (ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion) alongside frequent corporate restructurings, spin-offs, and asset divestments suggests that M&A activity is now driven by capital and portfolio optimization rather than mere expansion.

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