JPMorgan’s Blessing Sees Dealmaking on Track for Record Year

JPMorgan’s Dorothee Blessing expects a surge in mergers and public offerings in the final months of 2026, potentially driving overall deal volumes to a new high. This comes even as investors remain concerned about the economy, suggesting activity is supported by deal/IPO momentum more than macro confidence. Net impact should be modest-to-notable for deal-exposed financials, but not broad market-moving given the absence of specific deal sizes or guidance.