Episode 359: Breaking Down JP Morgan's 2025 Global M&A Mid-Year Outlook Report

JP Morgan's latest M&A report reveals something fascinating: despite ongoing uncertainty, global deal volumes hit $2.2 trillion (up 27% year-over-year).

Here's what caught my attention:
- Mega deals increased 57% because bigger players can thrive when smaller competitors freeze up.
- Cross-border activity actually grew 24% despite rising protectionism as companies use M&A to position around trade uncertainties rather than avoid them.
- And get this - AI infrastructure needs will drive $1 trillion in spending over the next 5 years, with data center capacity needing to increase 100-fold.

Technology M&A surged 42%, financial services up 56%, and even media jumped 51% as consolidation becomes a survival strategy.

The bottom line? Uncertainty isn't going away, but markets remain remarkably resilient. Smart deal-makers are learning to operate effectively in permanently uncertain conditions rather than waiting for clarity that may never come.

Listen to my full breakdown on this solo DealQuest episode.

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