The quarter’s estimated 5,083 deals brought this year’s tally to 15,107 deals worth around $1.606 trillion through September, according to PitchBook Data.
The rebound suggests tariff fears eased and dealmakers felt emboldened by lower interest rates, industry participants say. They point to an increase in deals worth $5 billion or more as a barometer of market confidence.
However, the government shutdown adds uncertainty this quarter, disrupting potentially market-moving data.
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