Global M&A Reaches Record $2.8 Trillion in First Half of 2026 Driven by Mega-Deals

Global merger and acquisition announcements hit a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, marking a 48% year-on-year increase and the highest since LSEG began tracking data in 1980. This surge is attributed to a concentration of value in fewer, larger transactions, despite an overall decline in deal numbers.