Chart Of The Day: Deal Volume Jumps In Q1 (But Will It Persist?)

Stocks suffered their worst quarter in almost four years as volatility has spiked, indicating elevated market risk and choppy trading conditions. Despite the sell-off, global M&A deal volume is surging with a full pipeline of transactions, presenting potential sector-specific opportunities for active portfolios.

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Stocks suffered their worst quarter in almost four years as volatility has spiked, indicating elevated market risk and choppy trading conditions. Despite the sell-off, global M&A deal volume is surging with a full pipeline of transactions, presenting potential sector-specific opportunities for active portfolios.