

Making Sense
J.P. Morgan
“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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Jul 12, 2022 • 13min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Are We There Yet? Assessing The State of Equity Positioning
In this episode of the Data Assets & Alpha Group podcast series, Eloise Goulder, Head of Data Assets & Alpha Group, is joined by John Schlegel, Head of Positioning Intelligence. The pair assess equity positioning leveraging Hedge Fund flows data from the JPM Prime business, plus data from the Retail investor, CTAs and ETFs. The pair focus on the extent of a positioning unwind, performance, exposure & leverage and Growth vs. Value factor tilts. They tie this analysis to the team’s Tactical Positioning Monitor and discuss implications for equity markets.
This episode was recorded on July 11, 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.

Jun 29, 2022 • 11min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Assessing US Market Opportunities Ahead of Q2 Earnings
In this episode of the Data Assets & Alpha Group podcast series, Eloise Goulder, Head of Data Assets & Alpha Group, is joined by Andrew Tyler, Head of US Market Intelligence, to assess the risk/reward in US equity markets ahead of a number of macro catalysts through July, including Q2 corporate earnings, June US CPI and the next Fed rates decision. The pair explore the drivers behind recent market volatility, the extent to which the market is pricing in weaker macro growth and/or corporate earnings, implications for the Fed’s tightening path, and the sectors which could stand to outperform in the second half of the year.
This episode was recorded on June 27, 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.

Jun 27, 2022 • 18min
Given Rising Recession Risk, How Will Capital Markets Play Out This Year?
The recent market movements are driving issuers and investors to reassess their financing needs from a capital markets perspective. Kevin Foley, Global Head of Debt Capital Markets unpacks liability structures, market pricing, capital raising strategies and more, as interviewed by Stephen Dulake, Global Head of Credit, Securitized Product and Public Finance Research.
This episode was recorded on June 23, 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.

Jun 17, 2022 • 12min
Data Assets & Alpha Group: Assessing Risk/Reward In Equity Markets Through JPM Data Signals
In this inaugural episode of the Data Assets & Alpha Group podcast series, Eloise Goulder, Head of Data Assets & Alpha Group, is joined by Krupa Patel, Head of International Market Intelligence, to assess the near-term risk-reward for equities through the lens of high-frequency trading data and proprietary signals from J.P. Morgan’s markets business. The pair focus their attention on European and Asian markets in particular, given a number of pertinent themes currently playing out in the regions, including an evolving ECB policy, China re-opening and Japanese yen weakness.
This episode was recorded on June 13, 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.

Jun 9, 2022 • 18min
A Confluence of Forces: Being Prepared for Challenges and Opportunity
Rama Variankaval, our Global Head of Corporate Finance Advisory and Center for Carbon Transition, talks with Fernando Rivas, Head of North America Investment Banking. They unpack the current market environment covering Fed’s quantitative tightening, recessionary risks and more. Rama and Fernando also explore the potential opportunities for corporates from M&A to capital structure strategies to build better and stronger companies in these volatile times.
This episode was recorded on June 8, 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.

May 17, 2022 • 35sec
Introducing “Making Sense”
Unveiling our new podcast channel which will bring you regular episodes from J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank.
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, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. 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 www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

May 9, 2022 • 38sec
An Update From What’s the Deal
Later this month, we’ll move our show to a newly created channel called "Making Sense" by J.P. Morgan, where we’ll continue the conversation with our executives across the firm and global business leaders. If you’re a current subscriber of What’s the Deal, be sure to head over to "Making Sense" and subscribe today to catch the latest episodes from J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank.
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.
Copyright 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

May 9, 2022 • 32sec
An Update From Market Matters
Later this month, we will change our show name to "Making Sense", where you can still listen to future episodes of our show as well as other podcasts produced by the Corporate and Investment Bank.
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, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. 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 www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

May 9, 2022 • 19min
How Market Volatility Is Reshaping Corporate Strategy - Part II
In part II of this podcast, Rama Variankaval dives deeper into current market trends, including Fed rate increases, quantitative tightening and carbon transitioning, and how they are influencing corporate decision making.
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.
Copyright 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

May 9, 2022 • 11min
How Market Volatility Is Reshaping Corporate Strategy - Part I
In part I of this podcast, Rama Variankaval, global head of J.P. Morgan’s Corporate Finance Advisory and Center for Carbon Transition, shares his views on how geopolitical conflicts, climate change and inflation are impacting corporate strategies.
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.
Copyright 2022 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.