M&A Environment Healthy: Top M&A Firm
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Melissa Sawyer, global head of M&A Sullivan & Cromwell, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Global transaction values were up around 30% year over year to $2.6 trillion in the first half,...
Melissa Sawyer, global head of M&A Sullivan & Cromwell, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Global transaction values were up around 30% year over year to $2.6 trillion in the first half, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That puts dealmakers on course to potentially set a record. Sullivan & Cromwell is ranked number one by market share and deal value so far in 2026, according to the league table on the Bloomberg terminal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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