​Global M&A deal rush fades in third quarter

LONDON/NEW YORK — Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activities in the third quarter (Q3) totaled $993 billion, down 41 percent compared to the prior quarter, marking the first quarter to fall below $1 trillion since the second quarter of 2025, according to LSEG data.

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