NYT
A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Global deal-making reached $3.2 trillion in the first half of 2026, marking the highest six-month total in a decade. The increase followed growth in artificial intelligence investments and related technology sectors. Analysts noted uncertainty about whether deal volume at this level would be sustained.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/business/ai-boom-corporate-deals.html