Global M&A slows as higher rates and economic uncertainty weigh on dealmaking

Global M&A lost momentum in the third quarter, with deal values and volumes falling as companies became more selective, private equity exits remained constrained and large strategic transactions declined. S&P Global Market Intelligence reporters Nick Lazzaro and Brian Scheid highlighted these trends in a research paper and joined The Pipeline podcast to discuss the findings. They also covered how the expectations of the Federal Reserve keep rates elevated will affect dealmaking and cross-border M&A. • Published with assistance from, Feranmi Adeoshun and Alison Perico