Goldman Sachs Crosses $1 Trillion in M&A Advisory Volume, and the Terms Worth Watching

A record first half for the bank's dealmakers comes just as the firm bans staff from trading prediction markets under regulatory pressure.

Goldman Sachs has surpassed $1 trillion in M&A advisory volume during the first half of 2026, shattering its own previous record and reclaiming the top of the league tables with a number that demands attention. [1] The milestone confirms that the deal machine is running at a pace the market has never seen, fueled by boards eager to transact before the macro environment shifts again.

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