Weekly deal value dropped to $39 billion in early March, marking the lowest level in nearly a year.
Markets stabilized quickly, encouraging firms to resume strategic transactions focused on growth and efficiency.
Executives continue to prioritize scale, cost optimization, and capital access through mergers and acquisitions.
Gulf-region activity slowed sharply, with deal values falling 65% year-over-year despite a slight increase in announcements.
March recorded just 37 deals in the region, reflecting a notable decline from February’s stronger activity.
However, Gulf investors increased outbound acquisitions, signaling continued appetite for cross-border expansion opportunities.
Globally, companies favor large, transformative deals, while smaller transactions decline amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
Improving market stability and lower volatility support expectations for strong M&A activity in the coming years.
