Behind the Deals:
LSEG Deals Intelligence Insights
Episode 2
A geopolitical flashpoint is rattling global energy markets. At the same time, M&A is surging to record highs. In the latest episode of Behind the Deals, we unpack the powerful forces shaping deal making right now and what they signal for 2026 deal making.
Featuring expert insights from Reuter's Anousha Sakoui and LSEG's Matt Toole - this episode connects the dots between global disruption caused by the AI boom and Middle Eastern tensions to deal making momentum.
Tune into our latest episode to find out:
- Whether rising tensions in the Middle East are slowing or accelerating deal flow
- The AI deal boom: who’s buying, who’s investing, and how valuations are holding up
- The return of the megadeal and what history tells us about where we’re headed
- Regional trends across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
- The latest on Elon Musk’s expanding business empire and IPO ambitions
A fresh look at the Warner Brothers deal and what it means for media consolidation.
Episode 1
The deal landscape is shifting and understanding the signals from 2025 is key to anticipating where global M&A is headed next.
Behind the Deals goes beyond the headlines and data, to explore the forces that truly moved the market last year and unpacks the strategic themes set to shape deal making in 2026.
Watch our latest episode to find out:
- The defining M&A trends of 2025
- How macro forces, regulation, and capital constraints reshaped deal execution
- Where deal momentum is building In 2026
Whether you’re exploring strategic acquisitions, assessing cross border activity, or planning your next big investment, our team delivers insights that power decisions.
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Speakers
Elizabeth Kuhr
Product Director, News Content Strategy
Lucille Jones
Senior Manager, Deals Intelligence
