Global mergers and acquisitions reached a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026. This volume represents a 48% increase compared to the previous year.
London Stock Exchange Group data shows 47 mega-deals valued over $10 billion each drove the surge. These large-scale transactions contributed more than $1.3 trillion to the total volume.
The technology sector led all industries with $649 billion in announced deals. Readily available financing supported this activity despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility. The robust dealmaking environment signals positive growth for market infrastructure providers like LSEG.