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As J.P. Morgan’s European High Yield and Leveraged Finance conference concludes, Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, Head of Leveraged Finance EMEA, discusses key insights with Daniel Lamy, Head of European Credit Strategy Research and Andrew Crook, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Sales. They explore European leveraged finance markets’ short-term resilience and potential challenges on the horizon, from default rate expectations and corporate performance to the refinancing landscape. How will evolving dynamics impact investor sentiment and decision-making?  This episode was recorded on September 8, 2023. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

China’s EV industry is experiencing exponential growth. Why is this so, and how is EV battery technology key to this revolution? Find out more from Nick Lai, Head of China Equity Research and Head of APAC Auto Research, and Rebecca Wen, who covers the China EV battery and auto parts sector at J.P. Morgan. This episode was recorded on September 5, 2023.  This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication.   This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not intended as recommendations of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned or related to the information herein. Periodic updates may be provided on companies, issuers or industries based on specific developments or announcements, market conditions or any other publicly available information. However, J.P. Morgan may be restricted from updating information contained in this communication for regulatory or other reasons. This communication may not be redistributed or retransmitted, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of J.P. Morgan. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. Receipt and review of this information constitutes your agreement not to redistribute or retransmit the contents and information contained in this communication without first obtaining express permission from an authorized officer of J.P. Morgan. Copyright 2023, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

With carbon markets growing exponentially, this episode delves into how emissions trading works, opportunities across regions, and policy initiatives helping to drive further market participation. Meridy Cleary from J.P. Morgan’s FICC Market Structure team speaks to emissions trader, Jose Cubria, on the fundamental drivers of compliance and voluntary carbon markets. This episode was recorded on August 24, 2023. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

Michael Feroli, Chief US Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and Strategy, discuss the August payrolls report. This episode was recorded on September 1, 2023. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication.   This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not intended as recommendations of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned or related to the information herein. Periodic updates may be provided on companies, issuers or industries based on specific developments or announcements, market conditions or any other publicly available information. However, J.P. Morgan may be restricted from updating information contained in this communication for regulatory or other reasons. This communication may not be redistributed or retransmitted, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of J.P. Morgan. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. Receipt and review of this information constitutes your agreement not to redistribute or retransmit the contents and information contained in this communication without first obtaining express permission from an authorized officer of J.P. Morgan. Copyright 2023, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

Martin Horne, Global Head of Public Assets at Barings, talks with Ben Thompson about the current state of debt capital markets and the outlook for next year. They discuss global and regional trends, portfolio positionings, and the private credit market. They also explore the positives and negatives of investing in Europe versus the US and analyze the uncertain outlook for 2024, including the potential impact of rate movements on company earnings.

Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group, discusses European turnover and liquidity, retail activity in European markets, advantages of retail investors, and the influence of retail investors on market momentum in Europe. Lear about the need for research on European retail investors and the value of JP Morgan's data set.

Discusses key trends shaping the future of mobility in the automotive industry, including electrification and autonomous driving. Covers EV production, battery development, and the rise of semi-autonomous driving. Explores advancements in car safety technologies and potential challenges. Examines structural challenges in the industry and the importance of a retail-based business model.

King Ho, Co-head for Product for Depositary Receipts at J.P. Morgan, along with Braedon Lehman and Prerna Divecha from S&P Global Market Intelligence, discuss the value of sustainability and corporate governance practices related to climate risk. They share insights from S&P's study on credit outcomes in high vs low carbon portfolios and highlight the correlation between good governance practices and creditworthiness. The episode provides recommendations for companies to align their governance with international best practices.

Explore various long-term risks for global markets, including macro risk, climate change, geopolitical risk, and the impact of technology. Discuss the potential effects of an aging population on markets and interest rates. Analyze the risks posed by political fragmentation and polarization, such as the rise of populism and income inequality. Examine the impact of technological innovation on economic growth and the potential risks for investors. Delve into the top long-term risks for investors, including climate change, demographics, aging, and technology.

In this episode, Andrew Tyler, Head of US Market Intelligence, and John Schlegel, Head of Global Positioning Intelligence, discuss how views on US markets have shifted for the near term, post the strong performance in prior months and a view that US macro data is “goldilocks.”  They cover how much of the good news might be priced in and diverging views around the Fed.  From a positioning angle, they discuss the large amount of short covering by Hedge Funds and what typically follows, alongside what the current “pain trade” might be. This episode was recorded on August 14, 2023. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), are not the product of J.P. Morgan’s Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use and is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.