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Global Dealmaking Soars to $2.6 Trillion Amid AI Surge

8/4/2025

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Global dealmaking hit $2.6 trillion in the first seven months of 2023, the highest since 2021.
While transaction numbers fell 16% year-on-year, their value surged 28%, largely due to U.S. megadeals.
Increased AI activity and a stable economy are boosting M&A interest, especially in tech and data sectors.
The U.S. dominates global M&A, with Asia Pacific's dealmaking doubling compared to last year.

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Story summary

Global dealmaking hit $2.6 trillion in the first seven months of 2023, the highest since 2021.
While transaction numbers fell 16% year-on-year, their value surged 28%, largely due to U.S. megadeals.
Increased AI activity and a stable economy are boosting M&A interest, especially in tech and data sectors.
The U.S. dominates global M&A, with Asia Pacific's dealmaking doubling compared to last year.