The mood is defiant. Despite tariff whiplash and the Hormuz-driven energy shock, the M&A market is riding high on a wave of AI capital. Despite inflation sticking at 3.1% and consumer sentiment sinking, megadeals have pushed total M&A value to its strongest Q1 on record - up 35.6% year-on-year to US $821bn.

Yet across the continent, the picture is more mixed. The Western US is running hottest, on AI mega-rounds, while Mexico is booming on nearshoring. Argentina meanwhile is staging the most dramatic turnaround. But Canada is cooling, Brazil is bracing for elections, and mid-market activity across the region remains subdued.

With the landscape continuously reshaping itself, strong market intelligence is more valuable than ever. Anchor yours in the outlook of Deal Drivers: Americas Q1 2026, produced by Datasite in partnership with Mergermarket. 

Map prospective deal activity and gain insights across:

• Canada
• Western US
• Midwestern US
• Southern US
• Northeastern US
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina
• Latin America & the Caribbean (excl. Brazil)

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