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“Making Sense,” the podcast channel from J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank, brings you views and analysis from the Investment Banking, Markets and Research businesses. In each episode, experts discuss the latest market outlooks, trends and developments impacting our complex global economy.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 19min
View From the Board: Strategies for Effective Governance
Join host Rebecca Thornton in an engaging conversation with Lisa Wardell, former CEO and Executive Chair of Adtalem Global Education. Having experience across 15+ public and private boards including current positions at American Express and Adtalem, hear Lisa’s first-hand insights on effective governance strategies, from successful management partnerships to board mentorship, diversity and succession planning.
This episode was recorded on June 14, 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.
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Jun 23, 2023 • 37min
Mid-Year Outlook 2023
What lies ahead for markets in the second half of the year? In this episode of “Research Recap,” J.P. Morgan Research analysts take stock of what has happened so far in 2023 and explore the outlook for global growth, equities, rates, commodities, currencies and more.
00:35 – Global growth with Bruce Kasman, Chief Global Economist
05:08 – U.S. rates with Jay Barry, Co-Head of U.S. Rates Strategy
07:22 – International rates with Fabio Bassi, Head of International Rates Strategy
10:28 – Credit markets with Stephen Dulake, Global Head of Credit, Securitized Products and Public Finance Research
15:32 – Currencies with Meera Chandan, Co-Head of Global FX Strategy
18:38 – Commodities with Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Strategy
22:22 – Emerging markets with Jonny Goulden, Head of EM Local Markets and Sovereign Debt Strategy
27:59 – Cross-asset strategy with Tom Salopek, Head of Global Cross-Asset Strategy
32:54 – Equities with Mislav Matejka, Head of Global Equity Strategy
This episode was recorded on June 14 - June 21, 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.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 24min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Time Traveler: A Look Back in Time, with Fredrik Giertz (Part 2)
DATA DEEP-DIVE: The second of our two-part series with Fredrik Giertz from the JP Morgan Investible Indices team: In this episode, Fredrik hones into his Time Traveller data set, discussing what it is, why it matters, how it is differentiated vs classical quant frameworks, and what it says about market conditions today. Fredrik is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group
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This episode was recorded on June 19, 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.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 30min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Time Traveler: A Look Back in Time with Fredrik Giertz (Part 1)
The first of our two-part series with Fredrik Giertz from the JP Morgan Investible Indices team: In this episode, Fredrik delves into the long-run, discussing why he thinks history is such an important guide to current market dynamics, why he believes longer-term alphas are (comparatively) less exploited by market participants, and the sources of data he is using to track market history, back to the 1960s. Fredrik is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.
For more information on the content discussed, please see:
fredrik.giertzjonsson@jpmorgan.com
https://www.jpmorgan.com/dataquery
https://www.jpmorgan.com/market-data-intelligence
This episode was recorded on June 19, 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.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 17min
What’s the Outlook for Summer Travel?
Are consumers still willing and able to travel? How are airlines faring? And will flight prices drop this summer? Get answers to these questions and more in our latest episode of “Research Recap,” featuring Jamie Baker, U.S. Airlines and Aircraft Leasing Analyst, and Harry Gowers, European Airlines and Travel Retail Analyst.
This episode was recorded on June 7, 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.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 16min
FICC Market Structure: Muni Market Momentum
The municipal bond market has been gaining the attention of investors, not only in the U.S. but across the globe. Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure speaks to Mike Cassidy, Head of Taxable Municipal Bonds Trading, and Marshall Kitain, Head of Municipal Credit Analysis and Investor Marketing, on the growing appeal of taxable munis, electronic trading developments, and much more.
This episode was recorded on June 6, 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
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Jun 13, 2023 • 15min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Chinese Equities - The Case For A Tactical Rebound
In this episode the team dives into Chinese equities, discussing the potential for a tactical rebound given depressed performance and valuations in the region. The team also explore the risk / reward for European equities. Krupa Patel, Head of International Market Intelligence, is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.
This episode was recorded on June 12, 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.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 22min
State of the Global Economy: A Conversation with Michael Cembalest
Join host David Rawlings in a conversation with Michael Cembalest, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy of J.P. Morgan Asset and Wealth Management, as they analyze the latest economic trends, including the U.S. economy, deglobalization implications, currency diversification, decarbonization transition and more. Hear Michael’s insights on the opportunities and challenges in today’s dynamic global landscape.
This episode was recorded on May 31, 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.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 5min
May Jobs Report
Michael Feroli, Chief US Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and Strategy, discuss the May payrolls report.
This episode was recorded on June 2, 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.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 6min
The Highs and Lows of the High Yield Market
In this episode, Kathleen Darling picks back up with Brian Tramontozzi as they dig into the high yield market, exploring the latest trends and opportunities. From primary issuance activity to demand for higher rated issuers, hear how investors are reacting to market volatility and pricing a potential recession.
This episode was recorded on May 24, 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.
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