David Solomon discusses the firm's second-quarter earnings and how our teams are helping clients navigate the current macroeconomic environment.

David Solomon discusses the firm's second-quarter earnings and how our teams are helping clients navigate the current macroeconomic environment.

Global M&A volumes increased 48% YoY in the first half of 2026, despite inflationary and geopolitical pressures. A new report from Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets suggests that M&A activity will continue to rise through the end of the year.

Goldman Sachs served as global coordinator to the semiconductor company in its $26.5B US debut offering.


Sources: Headcount and external applicants as of 2024; 2023 Biennial Client & Stakeholder Survey. Data from a representative cross-section of clients across the firm.
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