Trump Administration Expected to Boost M&A Activity, Analysts Predict 20-30% Revenue Increase for Banks in 2025

Analysts are predicting a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity as the new Trump administration is expected to adopt a more business-friendly approach. Gerard Cassidy from RBC Capital Markets anticipates increased M&A across various industries. Randy Watts of O'Neill Global Advisors forecasts that major American banks could see investment banking revenues rise by 20 to 30% in the coming days, driven by a favorable regulatory environment. Watts also noted that the number of deals and new public offerings is expected to increase in 2025 under the Trump administration's lighter regulatory framework. Investment bankers have indicated that the M&A boom is already underway, signaling a positive outlook for deal-making in the near future.