Making Sense

In this episode of Making Sense, Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist at J.P. Morgan, joins Sam Azzarello, head of Content Strategy, to unpack the March jobs report and what it signals beneath the headline. They discuss the rebound in hiring after February’s data, early signs that AI may be reshaping the labor market, and what higher energy prices could mean for consumer momentum. The conversation cl...

Shaped by diverse markets, languages, currencies and regulatory frameworks, Europe presents a complex landscape for businesses operating across the region. Understanding that landscape is essential for companies managing treasury, liquidity and cross-border payments. In this episode of EMEA in Conversation, Stew Cofer, EMEA head of Payments Specialists, Commercialization and Embedded Finance and A...

In this episode of Making Sense, Shiny Das, from the Vida Portfolio Solutions product team, sits down with Gustav Vogel, head of Portfolio Trading in Europe, Middle East, and Asia, and Marcus Imbert, head of Portfolio Solutions in North America. Together they explore the rise of portfolio trading and how it is reshaping credit markets globally. They compare how portfolio trading differs across EME...

In this episode of Making Sense, Chuka Umunna sits down with Dr. Sarah Kapnick, global head of Climate Advisory, and James Janoskey, global co‑head of Natural Resources Investment Banking, to unpack how clean technologies are reshaping the global energy landscape. They explore surging electricity demand from AI data centers, the modernization of aging grids, the nuclear renaissance and the rise of...

In this episode, Sian Goh, partner and head of Research and Strategy at Dymon Asia, sits down with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, to explore evolving market dynamics in Asia, from supply chains and AI to the retail investor and Asian consumer influences. They then discuss how Dymon Asia, an Asia-based multi-strategy fund, bridges bottom-up local market know...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan's Making Sense, Fawaz Chaudhry, CIO of Horizon Global Partners (the equity thematic team at Fulcrum Asset Management) sits down with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group. They unpack why value is shifting from software to chips — and why the next three to four years will be key for semis, foundries and tools — as the AI infrastructure buildout acce...

In this Making Sense episode, host Amaury Guzman is joined by Kevin Foley, global head of Capital Markets, and Tarek Hamid, head of North American Credit Research & Strategy, to unpack takeaways from J.P. Morgan’s 31st annual Global Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. The trio covers how geopolitics and energy price volatility are filtering into rates and risk, why AI could determine winner...

In this episode of Making Sense, Anthony Paolone, co-head of U.S. Real Estate Stock Research, and John Sim, head of Securitized Products Research, offer their take on the U.S. housing market. They examine current supply-demand dynamics, regional price trends and mortgage rates, which have remained elevated since 2022. Where are home prices headed, and how might new reforms alter the wider outlook?...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Derek Chollet, head of the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics, sits down with Clare Kim, global head of Content Strategy and Production for the Commercial and Investment Bank, to discuss how the U.S.–Israel military operation against Iran could play out. What’s next in terms of leadership, and how might this change the balance of power in the Middle...

In this episode of Making Sense, Kate Finlayson, Global head of the FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy, is joined by Sandy Kaul, Executive Vice President and Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, and Scott Lucas, head of Markets Digital Assets at J.P. Morgan. Together, they explore the rapid advancements in blockchain technology, and discussing what’s changed, what’s credible, and wh...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Phoebe White, a senior U.S. rates strategist and head of U.S. inflation strategy, sits down with senior economist Mike Hanson to unpack the January CPI report and the inflation outlook for 2026. They discuss why inflation may hover near 3% this year, the impact of tariffs, the gradual cooling in rents, and how differences between the CPI and PCE could...

At the crossroads of tradition and transformation, the Middle East is setting a new pace for growth and global connectivity. Join James Fraser, head of EMEA Payments, and Ambar Morshed, head of Subsidiary Payment Sales EMEA, as they unpack the region’s dynamic growth, digital evolution, and the bold moves attracting corporates and multinationals from around the world. Discover how innovative strat...

Silver has been on a volatile ride since the start of last year. In this episode, host Sam Azzarello, head of content strategy for Global Research, is joined by Greg Shearer, head of Base and Precious Metals Strategy, to break down the dramatic changes in silver prices and what could be next for the market. They cover why silver’s price is so volatile compared with gold, policy uncertainty includi...

The January jobs report may be delayed, but there are many other factors shaping the path forward for the U.S. economy. Join Lauren Brice from the North America Rates Sales team and chief U.S. economist Mike Feroli as they unpack recent data including job openings and tech earnings, as well as the latest Fed developments. What do the headline numbers suggest about the economic outlook, and how mig...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Jack Atherton from the EMEA Equity Capital Markets (ECM) market intelligence team, is joined by David De Boltz, Managing Director in Technology Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, and Edward Byun, global head of technology ECM, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of tech capital markets. The team explores how the surge in AI infrastructure...

Earnings season has kicked off, with the Magnificent Seven set to report over the next few weeks. What does the future hold for U.S. equities after their recent underperformance?   Hear from John Schlegel, J.P. Morgan’s global head of Positioning Intelligence, and Andrew Tyler, global head of Market Intelligence, as they dive into the evolving landscape for equities amid headline-driven volatility...

How are investors navigating tighter credit spreads and a surge in loan trading activity? In this episode, Brian LaRocca, head of Vida Portfolio Solutions (Americas), and Lou Cerrotta, head of Liquid Credit Financing, unpack the latest trends in loan and bond total return swaps (TRS), new opportunities in asset-based lending and the impact of regulatory changes. Plus, discover how J.P. Morgan’s in...

Recent events in Venezuela have so far had limited immediate impact on global commodity markets — but the longer-term implications could be significant, especially if Western investment returns to the country. In this episode, analysts from J.P. Morgan Global Research explore the outlook for oil, natural gas and metals.    Speakers: Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research Greg Shearer,...

Non-farm payrolls increased by just 50,000 in December while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, reinforcing the “low-hire, low-fire” theme of the past few months. Does this point to a Fed pause at the January meeting? And how are consumers holding up against this backdrop? Join chief U.S. economist Mike Feroli and Alexa Hanelin from the North America Rate Sales team as they discuss the latest n...

In this episode of Making Sense, Rama Variankaval, head of Corporate Advisory at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Evan Junek, global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, to discuss the 15th edition of J.P. Morgan’s annual Corporate Compass report. Together, they unpack the key market trends that defined 2025 — from the rollercoaster of tariffs and geopolitical shifts to the transformative impact of AI on...

The year ahead will likely be driven by three powerful forces: uneven monetary policy, the relentless AI cycle and deepening polarization across markets and economies. What are the key opportunities and risks to watch across equities, commodities, currencies and more? Join analysts from J.P. Morgan Global Research as they explore the outlook for 2026.   In this episode, we hear from: Bruce Kasman,...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Joyce Chang, chair of Global Research, is joined by Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch and Supreme Court expert, and Peter Harrell, visiting scholar at Georgetown Law and Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Together, they unpack the Supreme Court cases challenging President Trump’s use of executive power, focusing on trad...

How did investment banking clients navigate a year of uncertainty, and what’s next for dealmaking and capital markets? In this episode, Dorothee Blessing, Global Head of Investment Banking Coverage, is joined by Anu Aiyengar, Global Head of Advisory and M&A, and Kevin Foley, Global Head of Capital Markets. Together, they break down the forces that shaped 2025—from cautious optimism and strateg...

In this episode, Brady Leventhal, head of North America FX Sales for Hedge Funds, is joined by Matthew Franklin Lyons, head of Global Rates Trading and Fixed Income Financing, and Stephen Jeffries, head of Currencies in Emerging Markets and FX Services Trading. Together, they recap highlights from J.P. Morgan’s recent 10th annual Global Macro Conference, along with key risks and opportunities for...

In this episode, Eloise Goulder speaks with Andrew Tyler, Global head of Market Intelligence, and Federico Manicardi, International head of the Market Intelligence at J.P. Morgan. They discuss strength in equity markets over 2025, from the macro backdrop to corporate earnings and central bank policy. They also explore the relative outperformance in EM, Europe and several APAC markets, as well as t...