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Global dealmaking declines as financing markets hit rock bottom

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According to Dealogic data, a substantial decline in significant private equity purchases was a factor in the slowdown in worldwide dealmaking.

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Activity in the third quarter decreased by 54% from $1.56 trillion in the same quarter last year to $716.62 billion.

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Dealmakers are encountering opposition. With $2.97 trillion in agreements reported this year, annual volumes are down 33% thus far.

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The third quarter had a roughly 63% decline in M&A activity in the United States, reaching $255.89 billion.

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Because businesses were obliged to put off their search for transformational purchases due to the rising cost of loans.

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According to Delogic, the third quarter saw a 42% decline in European M&A activity due to rising inflation.

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Asia-Pacific saw a 52% decline.