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Anu Aiyengar, head of global mergers and acquisitions for JPMorgan, speaks at the ReutersNEXT Newsmaker event in New York City, New York, November 8, 2023. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Jan 9, 2026

JPMorgan M&A global head says rising risks to drive surge in deals

Global M&A activity is set for a banner 2026 as CEOs pursue scale to manage geopolitical risk, AI disruption and market volatility, JPMorgan says.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue after the release of the jobs report in Manhattan, New York City, September 3, 2021. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Dec 16, 2025

US job growth beats expectations in November; unemployment rate at 4.6%

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 64,000 in November as unemployment held at 4.6%, despite trade tensions and weak labor market sentiment.