Trump’s Policies And Rate Cuts Expected To Boost Dealmaking Activity Next Year

Benzinga

Wall Street anticipates a rebound in dealmaking in 2025, driven by a strong stock market, lower interest rates, and Donald Trump’s pro-business policies. Deal volume rose 12% in 2024 compared to 2023 but remains below the 2021 peak. Optimism grew after Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, signaling potential rollbacks of Lina Khan’s regulatory guidelines. However, concerns persist over Trump’s unpredictable policies, including proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. Bankers report increasing dialogue about potential large deals, forecasting M&A growth of 10% to 15% next year.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Wall Street anticipates a rebound in deal-making in 2025,

00:06driven by a strong stock market, lower interest rates, and Donald Trump's pro-business policies.

00:11Deal value rose 12% in 2024 compared to 2023, but remains below the 2021 peak.

00:18Optimism grew after Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair,

00:23citing the potential rollbacks of Lita Kahn's regulatory guidelines.

00:27However, concerns persist over Trump's unpredictable policies,

00:30including proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China.

00:34Bankers report increasing dialogue about potential large deals,

00:38forecasting M&A growth of 10% to 15% next year.

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