Goldman Sees AI and PE Fuelting a $3.8T Global M&A Wave

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Goldman Sachs expects global merger-and-acquisition volume to reach about $3.8 trillion, driven by AI-enabled long-term value strategies and private-equity asset sales. Large deals (> $10B) have already risen, signaling broader activity into 2026, with the cycle described as mid-stage and likely to persist despite ongoing uncertainty. GS is rated a Moderate Buy by analysts, with a potential upside around mid-single digits.
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