Long-term rates pressured by demographics and fiscal trends

In this episode, Joyce Chang, chair of Global Research at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Jahangir Aziz, head of Emerging Markets Research, and Jay Barry, head of Global Rates Strategy. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping global economic narratives, why tech innovation trumps tariffs, the evolving U.S.–China relationship and more. They also discuss other topics including stagflation risks, shifting trade dynamics and the outlook for U.S. Treasury markets. What does the global economy’s new normal look like? 

This episode was recorded on October 21, 2025.

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