Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has exploded in 2025—breaking past the $1 trillion mark in a single quarter and reshaping corporate landscapes worldwide.
In Q3 2025 alone, global M&A transactions exceeded $1 trillion, marking one of the strongest quarters in recent years. Financial Times
Major deals include Electronic Arts’ $55 billion buyout, Union Pacific’s acquisition of Norfolk Southern, and Anglo American’s merger with Teck. Financial Times
The broader total for the year has already reached $3.1 trillion, driven in part by favorable U.S. tax policies and deregulation efforts. Financial Times
Investment banks are reaping big profits, with billions in fees earned from facilitating these mega-deals. Financial Times
Observers warn of risk: valuations are high, regulatory scrutiny is increasing, and integrating large mergers is never simple.
Amid rising tariffs across many countries, the IMF reports a mixed global inflation outlook—some countries experiencing core inflation, others seeing muted price pressure.
The IMF notes that while tariffs are increasing, many companies have absorbed the costs, softening the inflationary impact in several markets. Reuters
In key consumer-exporting economies like China, inflation is weaker due to weaker demand. Reuters
However, in the U.S. and UK, inflation is accelerating, especially in headline measures. Reuters
The IMF also cautions that the current rate cuts by central banks may be unsustainable if tariff pressures persist. Reuters
Their upcoming World Economic Outlook (due October 14) will re-evaluate the medium-term effects of tariffs on growth and inflation. Reuters
Amid rising tariffs across many countries, the IMF reports a mixed global inflation outlook—some countries experiencing core inflation, others seeing muted price pressure.
The IMF notes that while tariffs are increasing, many companies have absorbed the costs, softening the inflationary impact in several markets. Reuters
In key consumer-exporting economies like China, inflation is weaker due to weaker demand. Reuters
However, in the U.S. and UK, inflation is accelerating, especially in headline measures. Reuters
The IMF also cautions that the current rate cuts by central banks may be unsustainable if tariff pressures persist. Reuters
Their upcoming World Economic Outlook (due October 14) will re-evaluate the medium-term effects of tariffs on growth and inflation. Reuters
2025 continues to see widespread workforce reductions, with leading companies from tech, retail, energy, and more trimming headcounts.
Companies like ExxonMobil, Starbucks, Oracle, Nike, and Scale AI have all announced significant layoffs in 2025. Business Insider
The cuts are often linked to cost optimization, restructuring, and automation pressures. Business Insider
Even long-standing firms are not immune: legacy players are rearranging operations to stay lean. Business Insider
Analysts note that rising labor costs, macroeconomic slowdown, and AI-driven efficiencies are contributing to this trend. Business Insider
The human cost is real: thousands of workers worldwide are affected, raising questions about job security and skills of the future.