M&A Trends and Outlook for 2024

Over the last couple of years, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has struggled to regain momentum. Challenging macroeconomic factors— from post-pandemic conditions to burgeoning interest rates and fluctuating inflation— have brought deal activity to record lows.

Now, several months into 2024, the appetite for dealmaking is higher than ever, as economic activity stabilizes. With recent positive developments such as stable interest rates, decelerating inflation, and a record amount of dry powder, 2024 is set to bring a much-anticipated return to dealmaking activity. 

Using the AlphaSense platform, discover the key trends, prospects across sectors and geographies, and factors shaping the M&A space in 2024 and beyond.