Making Sense

In this episode the group discuss risk / reward for US equities following an incredibly strong rally over the last 3 months.  They discuss strength in recent macro and micro data, implications of the recent ‘hotter’ CPI, the positioning backdrop for US equities and sectors, and key catalysts to watch to shape the narrative from here.  Andrew Tyler, Head of US Market Intelligence, and John Schlegel...

Ahead of J.P. Morgan’s Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance conference, Brian Tramontozzi, Head of North American Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, hosts Brian Rubin, Head of U.S. Fixed Income Trading at T. Rowe Price, and Michael Schechter, Partner and Head of Credit Trading at Ares Management. They discuss the current activity in the debt capital markets and potential factors that could im...

What do traders look for as they navigate market volatility in a dynamic landscape? How can firms utilize emerging technologies to achieve optimum outcomes? This episode explores the factors shaping execution strategies, the challenges in deploying new trading techniques and what current trends tell us about the future of electronic trading. Global Head of FICC e-Trading, Chi Nzelu joins Kate Finl...

The U.S. labor market continues to outperform expectations, with non-farm payrolls growing by 353,000 in January and wages increasing 4.5%. What does this all mean for inflation and interest rates? Join Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and Strategy, as they discuss the January jobs report. This episode was recorded on February 2, 2024.   This c...

In this episode we hear from Anna Stupnytska, Global Macro Economist at Fidelity International.  Anna discusses the impact of Climate Change on growth, inflation and interest rates under various policy scenarios, the trade-off between nearer-term ‘transition risks’ and longer-term ‘physical risks’, what all this means for asset prices and strategic asset allocation, and distinguishing ‘signal from...

After hitting record highs in 2023, will gold prices enjoy another glittering year? And will silver prices follow suit? Join Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Strategy, and Gregory Shearer, Head of Base and Precious Metals Strategy, as they explore the outlook for precious metals in 2024.   Read the full outlook for gold prices here: https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/global-research/commo...

Join this roundtable discussion with Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, Head of Leveraged Finance EMEA, Ben Thompson, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, and Natalie Netter, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Syndicate. Gain insights into factors shaping leveraged finance markets in Europe, from technical drivers and refinancing activities to M&A transactions and the broader market conditio...

Join host David Rawlings and Michael Cembalest, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset and Wealth Management, as they discuss the state of the global economy and outlook in 2024. Explore the possibility of a soft landing and market surprises. Dive into topics like the evolving role of regional banks, antitrust risks, global elections’ implications on markets and more.     ...

As the 42nd J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference wraps up, host David Rawlings and Mike Gaito, Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking, explore the recent M&A trends and the impact of economic factors on healthcare investments. Dive into the latest developments from innovation in AI and machine learning to data management and outcomes-driven healthcare services. How can boards and management...

Inflation slowed across the globe in 2023, raising hopes of a soft landing. Looking ahead, will it decline further or will it prove to be sticky above central banks’ targets? Join Chief Economist Bruce Kasman and Senior Economist Nora Szentivanyi as they discuss the global inflation outlook for 2024. This episode was recorded on January 11, 2024.   This communication is provided for information pu...

In this episode, the group discuss the key surprises that emerged through 2023, how they played out from a positioning perspective and key catalysts to monitor for the year ahead. Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group (DA&A) and Jigar Vakharia, a member of the group’s Positioning Intelligence team are in conversation with Edwina Lowe, Product Specialist within the DA&A...

In this podcast, Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory & Sustainable Solutions, regroups with his teammate Evan Junek to introduce their latest “Corporate Compass” report, which outlines how corporate clients can proactively de-risk their financial needs to be well-positioned for navigating 2024 and beyond. Rama and Evan dive into the challenges and opportunities arising from the...

In this episode, Andrew Tyler (Head of US Market Intelligence) and John Schlegel (Head of Global Positioning Intelligence) discuss the tactical view for US Equities, post the strong rally into the end of 2023.  They touch on upcoming catalysts, risks, and how much positioning has shifted.  Sector and thematic views are mentioned as well. This episode was recorded on January 8, 2024. The views expr...

The pace of hiring in the U.S. continues apace, with the economy adding 216,000 jobs in December — significantly more than expected. At the same time however, the labor force participation rate dipped to its lowest in nearly a year. Against this backdrop, is the Fed still expected to cut rates in 2024? Join Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and...

In this 2-part episode, we hear from Anthony Todd, CEO of Hedge Fund Aspect Capital, a diversified systematic asset manager which Anthony Co-Founded more than 25 years ago. In Part 2, Anthony discusses why he believes trend-following techniques will remain durable investment strategies over the longer term, use of AI and machine learning in the investment process, and how he expects the industry t...

With more attention on emerging market interest rate derivatives than ever before, this episode delves into key trading dynamics. Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team speaks to Avi Berkowicz, the Head of CEEMEA Local Rates Trading on trading protocols, electronification trends, the road ahead for local risk-free rate transitions, and which markets our traders have their eyes on. This...

In this 2-part episode we hear from Anthony Todd, CEO of Hedge Fund Aspect Capital, a diversified systematic asset manager which Anthony Co-Founded more than 25 years ago.  In Part 1, Anthony discusses the evolution of the industry over the last 25 years, and the investment philosophy behind setting up and developing Aspect Capital over that period. Anthony Todd is in discussion with Eloise Goulde...

Ongoing inflation, high interest rates and diminishing excess savings are pressurizing consumer confidence this holiday shopping season. Against this uncertain macro backdrop, are consumers still willing and able to spend this year? Join Matthew Boss, Head of Department Stores, Specialty Softlines and Leisure, and Georgina Johanan, Head of European General Retail, as they discuss the outlook for h...

In this 2-part episode, we delve into 5 major AI / ML models and 40+ associated keywords, running through the merits and differences between those models, the drawbacks from each, and use cases in applying these models to alpha generation and investing.  We also cover which areas may be most ripe for further development and adoption within the industry.  Peng Cheng, Head of Big Data and AI Strateg...

In this year-end episode, host Kathleen Darling leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Foley, Global Head of Debt Capital Markets, and Achintya Mangla, Global Head of Equity Capital Markets. Dive into the forces that have shaped capital markets in 2023 and the factors driving a resilient economy to date. Explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2024, from broad themes such as g...

In this 2-part episode, we delve into 5 major AI / ML models and 40+ associated keywords, running through the merits and differences between those models, the drawbacks from each, and use cases in applying these models to alpha generation and investing.  We also cover which areas may be most ripe for further development and adoption within the industry.  Peng Cheng, Head of Big Data and AI Strateg...

What is Basel III and how might the recent US proposals impact markets? Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure, and Meridy Cleary in FICC Market Structure, break down the key considerations around proposed capital requirements and explores what they could mean for market functioning and liquidity. This episode was recorded on November 30, 2023. The views expressed in this podcast may...

In November, the U.S. economy added 199,000 jobs — boosted by workers returning from strikes — while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%. What does this all mean for the Fed’s soft landing narrative? Join Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and Strategy, as they discuss the November payrolls report. This episode was recorded on December 8th, 2023....

As we wrap up 2023, David Rawlings hosts Jay Horine, North America Head of Investment Banking and Co-Head of Global Energy, Power, Renewables and Mining, for a conversation about what’s ahead for investment banking. They explore market dynamics, the U.S. and global economy, sector trends and the outlook for deal-making in 2024. Jay also shares insights into industry innovation and how CEOs and boa...

Recent high-profile data breaches and geopolitically motivated cyber-attacks are driving awareness around the importance of risk mitigation. What’s the overall health of the cybersecurity sector? Will enterprise spend on security continue to grow? And what role does AI play? Join Brian Essex, who covers U.S. Software Equity Research, and Jack Atherton, who covers Technology, Media and Telecom Spec...