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WSJ Economy · Jun 25, 2025 6:46 PM EDT

Global Dealmaking at 20-Year Low as Uncertainty Abounds

The worldwide tally of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and joint ventures so far in 2025 was down 16% year-over-year at 16,663, according to Mergermarket.

Global Dealmaking at 20-Year Low as Uncertainty Abounds
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