Global M&A activity fell 41% quarter-over-quarter to $993 billion in Q3 2026, marking the first time since Q2 2025 that quarterly deal value dropped below $1 trillion 🔗. Rising borrowing costs are cited as a primary factor, with the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield hitting a 2002 high of 5.34% 🔗. Despite the quarterly slowdown, year-to-date M&A is up 28% to $3.9 trillion, the highest level since 2001, driven by historic tech sector investment 🔗.
Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter as rising borrowing costs bite
INVESTING.COMOct 1, 11:24 PM UTC
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