Merger and acquisition bankers are regaining their footing in 2024, currently watching whether Donald Trump's second term will drive or hinder the nascent recovery. Data show that with central banks beginning to cut interest rates, Global transaction volumes have increased by 16% this year to 3.1 trillion USD. "The favorable conditions for 2025 are basically set in stone," said Dan Grabos, head of Barclays' merger and acquisition business in the Americas, "The US election is over, and the market is generally optimistic that we will be in a Bullish growth environment with relaxed regulations. I believe we will continue to see a variety of trades — from significant transactions over 10 billion USD to medium-sized activities."