Global deal activity declined in the first five months of 2026, with the combined number of mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and venture capital deals falling by around 7% year-on-year, according to data from GlobalData.
The research and analytics group said the downturn reflected a more cautious stance among corporates and investors, with higher execution risk weighing on sentiment across most regions and asset classes. M&A activity fell 10% over the period, while priva...
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