Global M&A deal rush slowed down in Q3 as borrowing costs bite

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Global mergers and acquisitions totaled $993 billion in the third quarter, down 41% from the previous quarter. Rising borrowing costs contributed to the slowdown, and activity fell below $1 trillion for the first time since an earlier period.

Global M&A activity slowed down in the third quarter of the year, totaling $993 billion, down 41% compared to the prior quarter, marking the ​first quarter below $1 trillion since...