Goldman's CEO lays out the 3 forces lining up to make this a breakout year for dealmaking

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.

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• Goldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon made the case for why he expects 2026 to be big.
• Speaking at a conference in Miami, he pointed to three key factors spurring corporate dealmaking.
• From deregulation in Washington to the rise of AI, here's what he's watching as M&A heats up.

David Solomon is officially done playing defense.

The Goldman Sachs CEO has steered the bank through several grueling years for the industry...