Global M&A in 2025: Five trends to watch

2025 will see a revitalised M&A market, as deal-makers look beyond recent challenges and uncertainties. A new pro-growth agenda and a stabilising macroeconomic environment are boosting global investor confidence. The market will be led by boardrooms taking strategic action in more favourable market conditions and by private capital. Agility will be crucial for navigating the dynamic and complex M&A landscape and seizing opportunities for growth and innovation.