Trump’s M&A Boom Pushes Global Deal Value to $2.8 trillion in H1
A wave of mega‑deals has driven global M&A value to $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 48% year‑over‑year, as the Trump administration’s relaxed antitrust stance made financing and approvals easier. The surge, led by NextEra‑Dominion and SpaceX‑Cursor, signals corporations are betting on scale to lock in competitive advantages.