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Weak M&A and private equity drag global deal activity down by 7% YoY in early 2026, reveals GlobalData

Global deal activity began 2026 on a subdued note, with the total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE) and venture financing) announced globally decreased by around 7% year-on-year (YoY) during January-February 2026. While some areas of the market showed resilience – most notably venture financing and a strong rebound in China, […]
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Stripe and Tempo’s Machine Payments Protocol ignites influencers debate as the definitive standard for agentic commerce, reveals GlobalData

The Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), co-authored by Stripe and Tempo, is emerging as a leading contender for the internet’s AI-driven payments layer, dominating social media discussions in mid-March 2026 following the Tempo Mainnet launch and major payment integrations. Influencer sentiment highlights strong optimism around MPP’s scalable micropayments and agentic commerce potential, while intensifying competition with […]
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GlobalData reveals most-exposed countries and key damage channels as recession risk rises from Hormuz disruption

The US–Israel–Iran war is severely disrupting global energy and logistics markets, heightening recession and inflation risks. With the Strait of Hormuz heavily constrained and commercial shipping facing elevated threats, markets are extremely sensitive to supply losses, delays, and shifting geopolitical risk premiums. Oil and refined product prices remain volatile, while LNG, freight rates, and war-risk […]
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High-value VC deals rise in 2025 despite decline in overall deal volume, reveals GlobalData

The global venture capital (VC) funding activity in 2025 showcased a shift towards larger funding rounds, even as overall deal volume declined. The volume of high-value investments (>$100 million) increased by 25% in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating that investors were pivoting towards higher-value opportunities, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity […]
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Oil price surge above $115 signals escalation from logistics shock to supply disruption in energy markets, says GlobalData

Following a surge in Brent and WTI prices above $115 a barrel on 9 March 2026, with Brent briefly nearing $120, its highest level in almost four years; Jaison Davis, Economic Research Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, comments: “GlobalData’s 2 March 2026 analysis said the escalating Gulf conflict could push oil […]
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Apple’s MacBook Neo sparks influencer discussions as market disruptor poised to dismantle budget laptop competition, reveals GlobalData

Apple Inc. dominated social media discussions in the first week of March 2026, following a series of major product announcements at the Apple March Event 2026, most notably the launch of the MacBook Neo, a $599 entry-level laptop designed to challenge the dominance of Windows PCs and Chromebooks. The spotlight  intensified further with the debut […]
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Escalating Gulf conflict deepens threats to Hormuz oil flows; GCC exports, global energy markets in flux, says GlobalData

Following the escalation of US‑Israel/Iran conflict that has raised the risk of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles ~15–20% of globally traded crude and major LNG flows; Jaison Davis, Economic Research Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, comments: “Markets are pricing in the threat: Brent and WTI spiked ~10–13%, with […]
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UK venture capital deal volume declines and value softens moderately in January 2026, reveals GlobalData

The UK venture capital (VC) market recorded a year-on-year (YoY) decline in both deal volume and funding value in January 2026, reflecting a more selective investment environment at the start of the year. The total number of VC deals announced during the month fell 20.9% YoY, while corresponding aggregate funding value declined 13.2%, reveals GlobalData, […]
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PUMA’s advertising campaigns utilize cultural artistry and legendary collaborations to deepen brand loyalty, reveals GlobalData

PUMA’s YouTube advertising initiatives from November 2025 to January 2026 focus on a strategic blend of elite sporting performance, historical legacy, and cultural heritage across various global athletic disciplines. By launching the commemorative Portugal Eusébio kit and the AFCON 2025 ITRI match ball, the brand celebrates regional heritage and international unity. PUMA leverages major events […]
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US venture capital market begins with fewer deals but 4x YoY jump in value in January 2026, reveals GlobalData

The US venture capital (VC) market began 2026 with a pronounced divergence between deal activity and capital deployment, as deal volume contracted while funding value surged sharply. The total number of VC deals announced in January 2026 declined by around 15% year-on-year (YoY), yet total funding value jumped more than fourfold (4x) to $65 billion, […]
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Steep M&A fall pulls down overall APAC deal activity by 36% YoY in January 2026, reveals GlobalData

A steep 49% year-on-year (YoY) fall in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity weighed heavily on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) deal activity in January 2026, pulling the overall transaction volumes (M&A, private equity and venture financing) down 36%. This reflects a more cautious environment among the corporates and investors amid the persistent macro uncertainty and tighter funding […]
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Global deal activity starts on weak note in 2026, says GlobalData

Global deal activity fell sharply year-on-year (YoY) in January 2026, underscoring a broad-based slowdown in risk appetite across markets. The broad-based contraction points to a structural reset in capital allocation priorities, as investors pivot from aggressive expansion to capital preservation, pricing discipline, and execution certainty amid persistent macro and geopolitical volatility, reveals GlobalData, a leading […]
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