Making Sense

In this episode, the DA&A Group focus on US markets, discussing the macro landscape, economic expectations around recessionary risks, and inflation implications. They also discuss what positioning and flows suggest for markets and sectors, looking at positioning across the Prime book (i.e. from Hedge Fund clients) as well as investor types such as Retail, CTAs, and in ETFs. This episode features John Schlegel, head of Positioning Intelligence and Andrew Tyler, head of US Market Intelligence. This episode was recorded on January 9, 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 © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

What does it mean to be a values-driven leader? In this episode, David Rawlings, CEO for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Canada, sits down with Johnson & Johnson’s former Chairman and CEO, Alex Gorsky. They discuss how Alex’s values-driven leadership has influenced his career, from his military service to his roles as Chairman and CEO of J&J. Ahead of the 41st J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Alex shares how he led J&J by driving innovation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex also talks about his experiences as a board member and advises CEOs and directors on navigating market uncertainty and advocating for businesses to have a broader impact on society. 00:05 - Intro 02:26 – Growing Up in the Midwest 04:36 – From West Point to the West Coast 07:55 – Becoming a Leader at J&J 11:48 – COVID-19 – A Seminal Career Experience 17:25 – Making Big Strategic Moves 19:42 – Industry Collaboration at J.P. Morgan’s Healthcare Conference 21:16 – Health Care Trends and Insights 25:48 – Advice for CEOs and Board Directors This episode was recorded on December 14, 2022. 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.

In this episode, the group explore markets through 2022, looking at regional and thematic performance, positioning, sentiment, and the evolving macro narrative from inflation to growth concerns. They also explore the bull / bear case for markets into 2023, and what J.P. Morgan proprietary data sets say about the outlook from here. In this episode, Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group, is interviewed by Edwina Lowe, Data Product Specialist within the team. This episode was recorded on December 12, 2022. 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 © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.  

Robbie Huffines, Global Chair of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan, speaks to Catherine Guan from the Corporate Finance Advisory team about his career. Robbie first set foot in the investment banking world in 1987 and went on to lead J.P Morgan’s health care banking practice for nearly a decade. He shares the heartfelt story of why he decided to focus on this sector, how a blank tombstone can be the right move for some clients, and what’s next in the year ahead.  This episode was recorded on October 10, 2022. 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. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

How are countries and individual firms balancing climate goals amid the ongoing energy crisis? In this episode, Chuka Umunna (EMEA Head of ESG) speaks to Kate Finlayson (Global Head of FICC Market Structure) about the drivers behind ESG demand, policy to help investors decide what is “green,” emerging themes post COP27, and much more.     This episode was recorded on November 21, 2022.  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 © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

J.P. Morgan has long been an advisor to large-cap companies, but what about the middle market? John Richert, Head of Regional Investment Banking, talks to Evan Junek from the Corporate Finance Advisory team about the unique challenges and opportunities facing mid-cap companies. From valuation and capital raising to monetization and M&A strategy, how does J.P. Morgan’s regional investment banking model support clients through macroeconomic headwinds?  This episode was recorded on November 21, 2022. 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. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, the team focus on the strong rally in European equities from the late September lows, and whether it is sustainable. Krupa Patel, Head of International Market Intelligence, discusses the key drivers of this rally, how investor positioning has evolved and why it may be challenging for European equities to continue outperforming against a backdrop of growing recession & inflation headwinds. Krupa is interviewed by Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group. This episode was recorded on November 28, 2022. 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 © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Liz Myers, Global Chair of Investment Banking, Equity Capital Markets, speaks to Catherine Guan from J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Finance Advisory team, about her journey from analyst to seasoned dealmaker at J.P. Morgan. Hear from Liz about the deals that transformed her career, the industry’s evolution through the dot-com bubble, the financial crisis and pandemic, and her advocacy for women in the workplace.  This episode was recorded on October 10, 2022. 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. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Peng Cheng dives into retail investor behavior and recent retail trading activity. Retail activity has grown enormously since the start of COVID, which begs the questions: why did this happen? what can we learn from the retail investor? And most importantly, what is the retail investor doing right now amid weak YTD performance but a recent rebound in equity markets. Peng is Head of Big Data & AI Strategies in the J.P. Morgan Research department. He is interviewed by Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.  This episode was recorded on November 10, 2022. 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. © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.    

Why is SA-CCR often referenced when it comes to FX swaps and forwards? With the first year of mandatory SA-CCR application by US banks almost behind us, Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure and Scott Wacker, Global Head of FICC eSales discuss the implications and opportunities of this rule with Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team. This episode was recorded on November 1, 2022. 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 © 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.