H2 2026 Global

M&A Dealmakers Sentiment Report 

From evolving financing structures to shifting regional dynamics, our H2 2026 survey of 400 corporate and private equity dealmakers, produced with Reuters Insights, reveals how deal teams are positioning themselves to execute deals as market conditions stabilize.

This exclusive research highlights how dealmakers are adapting — and where the smartest opportunities lie.

You’ll learn about: 

• The key drivers behind renewed dealmaking confidence amid geopolitical volatility
• How energy market disruption is influencing financing conditions and deal strategy
• The regions and corridors where cross-border activity is gaining momentum
• Emerging trends in private credit, capital availability and deal execution