Golden Finance reports that M&A bankers have regained their footing in 2024 and are now waiting to see whether Donald Trump’s second term will promote or hinder the nascent recovery. Data show that as central banks begin to cut interest rates, global transaction volume has increased by 16% this year to $3.1 trillion. “The outlook for 2025 is pretty much set in stone,” said Dan Grabos, head of Americas M&A at Barclays in New York. “The U.S. election is behind us and there’s general optimism that we’re going to be in a growth-friendly, deregulated environment. I think we’re going to We will continue to see a variety of transaction types – from major deals in excess of $10 billion to mid-sized events.”