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Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says

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Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley forecasts global M&A activity will reach a record $6.4T in 2026, surpassing 2021 levels. The outlook is attributed to buoyant equity markets and renewed corporate confidence driving a surge in transactions. While it’s a forward-looking industry forecast, the magnitude suggests a positive backdrop for deal volumes and related sectors.

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Morgan Stanley forecasts global M&A activity will reach a record $6.4T in 2026, surpassing 2021 levels. The outlook is attributed to buoyant equity markets and renewed corporate confidence driving a surge in transactions. While it’s a forward-looking industry forecast, the magnitude suggests a positive backdrop for deal volumes and related sectors.

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