Making Sense

Firms aren't shedding workers, yet the pace of hiring has slowed. What do these mixed labor market signals mean for the broader economy? In this episode, Lauren Brice is joined by Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, to unpack the numbers from the latest U.S. jobs report. They discuss the impact of lower immigration, the significance of recent data revisions and the current state of hi...

As portfolios increase in complexity, measuring performance can prove all the more difficult. In this episode, Jason Mirsky, head of Data Solutions for Securities Services, chats with Anthony Booth, head of Fusion Analytics and Reporting at J.P. Morgan. They examine the hurdles institutional investors must clear to access high-quality data and the ways in which AI may prove helpful in ascertaining...

How are Latin American debt capital markets faring? In this episode, host Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance desk speaks with Lisandro Miguens, head of Latin America Debt Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan. They explore how the region compares with the U.S., ways of raising capital, and how to assess market performance and opportunities for borrowers in the region. Find out why market conditions...

In this episode, Matthieu Boisot, head of Cross-Asset, Volatility and Intraday Product Development for Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS), sits down with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. They explore the growth in both shorter-dated options and levered ETFs, as well as the participation of retail investors in these markets. They hence discuss the import...

In this episode, Martin Lueck, co-Founder and Research Director at Aspect Capital, and formerly co-Founder of AHL, now part of MAN Group, is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. They touch on why trend has been such a powerful market attribute through time, the power of harvesting these signals across multiple asset classes and where diversifie...

Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management, joins Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, as they celebrate 30 years of investing in hedge funds and other alternative asset classes. Zummo contrasts the early days, characterized by limited data and conventional strategies, with today’s landscape, which features emerging managers alo...

Following the 2025 J.P. Morgan Board Summit, join Charlie Post, co-head of Media & Communications M&A, Chris Ventresca, global chairman of Investment Banking and M&A and Jessica McIntosh from the Director Advisory Services team, as they delve into the pressing challenges confronting public company directors today. This engaging discussion covers the evolving responsibilities of corpora...

The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, roundly beating market expectations. But while the headline numbers seem strong at first glance, much of the increase was attributed to government employment, with private payroll growth showing some moderation. What do these mixed signals mean in the context of the wider economy? And is J.P. Morgan Research adjusting its forecast for rate cuts as a res...

Will uncertainty continue to shape business cycle dynamics? How might trade tensions, fiscal policy and geopolitical risks play out? And will there be lasting damage to markets and the economy? Join J.P. Morgan Research analysts as they explore the outlook for the second half of 2025.    In this episode, we hear from:  Bruce Kasman, chief global economist Bhupinder Singh, U.S. equity strategist an...

Founded in 1987 by Toby Crabel, a former professional tennis player turned commodities trader, Crabel Capital Management has today evolved into a diversified quant manager with over $5 billion in assets. In this episode, Peter Sughrue from J.P. Morgan’s Prime Financial Services Sales team sits down with Michael Pomada, president and CEO of Crabel. They discuss the importance of adapting strategies...

In this episode, Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Kari Vatanen, head of Asset Allocation and Alternatives at Elo, one of the largest pension funds in Finland. They discuss the uncertain market environment, plus the importance of hedge funds and illiquid assets in diversifying portfolios. Vatanen also shares Elo’s current asset allocation strategy and...

In this episode, Patrick Hargreaves, CEO of AKO Capital and PM of the AKO Capital Global Fund, is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group. Patrick discusses the rationale for the quality investment philosophy at AKO Capital and the 'patterns of quality' the team look to identify to source these companies (as articulated in their 2016 Quality Investing book). He a...

In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Chris Andrew, head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change in EMEA. Together, they explore the recent pick-up in European equity volumes and turnover ratios, discussing factors including geopolitical shifts, fiscal policy changes and the evolving landscape of European capital markets.   Finally,...

What is investment-grade private credit, and how does it differ from public credit markets? What are the opportunities and risks for borrowers? And how might the landscape evolve in the coming years? Join head of Debt Solutions Christian O’Donnell and Emily Dzieciatko from the Investment Grade Finance team as they explore this growing subset of the private credit market.   This episode was recorde...

As the private credit market continues to grow, investors are diversifying strategies across various asset classes. However, recent economic uncertainty could reshape the sector’s ongoing evolution. In this episode, Leland Price from the FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy team joins Jake Pollack, head of North America Credit Trading & Global Credit Financing, for a discussion on emer...

The U.S. continued to add jobs at a steady pace in May, and the unemployment rate remained at 4.2% for the third straight month. Looking ahead however, factors including tariffs and immigration policy could lead to a slowdown in the labor market. What does all this mean for the health of the consumer as well as the wider economy? Join chief U.S. economist Michael Feroli and Lauren Brice from the U...

How has the IPO market fared in the first half of 2025? Join Keith Canton, head of Americas Equity Capital Markets, Gaurav Maria, head of U.S. Equity-Linked Capital Markets and Laurel Zhang from the Equity-Linked Capital Markets desk as they explore the dynamics shaping the IPO landscape. The trio discusses the impact of tariffs, geopolitical tensions and market volatility on transaction volumes,...

Why is there so much focus on the U.S. Treasury cash-futures basis trade? Kate Finlayson, global head of FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy, breaks it down with Brian Fitzsimmons, head of North America Rates Securities Trading, and John Schwartz, global head of Sovereign Financing Trading. They discuss the intricacies of the basis trade, regulatory concerns amid recent market volatility...

Join Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance team as he chats with Patrick Griffin, head of Pro-Rata Debt Capital Markets, about the bank loan market. How does it differ from other institutional credit markets, and what has been the impact of recent macro events? Plus, how can CFOs and treasurers looking to raise capital through this channel maximize the likelihood of success?   This episode was...

Analyzing alternative data can be complex and challenging – but it can also be highly rewarding. In this episode, Mark Fleming-Williams, head of Data Sourcing at CFM and creator of “The Alternative Data Podcast,” speaks with Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan. They discuss the value of alt data, how the viability of a data set is assessed and what AI and LLMs...

John Burns, head of J.P. Morgan's Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group, hosts guests Adam Schwarzschild, co-head of North America Financial Sponsors Group, and Ray Raimondi, head of North America Strategic Investor Group M&A, to discuss the evolving role of financial sponsors in the current economic environment. Discover how recent market changes and tariffs are shaping investment strategies. As t...

Humanoid robots, AI-powered machines resembling humans, are poised to transform automation by addressing labor shortages and revolutionize sectors such as manufacturing and healthcare. How soon can we expect to see these advancements and what is the investment outlook? Join Kelly Wen, head of Hong Kong and China Equity sales and Karen Li, head of Hong Kong Equity Research and Asia Infrastructure,...

“Trade is like water — it will flow through whatever is the path of least resistance.” Tariffs are reshaping international trade by disrupting supply chains and impacting business sentiment. How can companies manage the associated risks, both now and in the longer term? In this episode, senior global economist Nora Szentivanyi and Natasha Condon, global head of Trade Sales, share their insights in...

In this episode, Gurps Kharaud, head of Equities Digital Markets and Vida Portfolio Solutions, chats with Olivier Cajfinger, head of Investment-Grade Credit, Public Finance, Short-Term Credit, and Alternative Sales, and Peter Grant, co-head of Credit Systematic Trading. They delve into the evolution of credit portfolio trading, examining the impact of recent market volatility on trading volumes, t...

In this episode, Andrew Tyler, head of Global Market Intelligence, and Federico Manicardi, head of International Market Intelligence, speak with Eloise Goulder, head of the wider Data Assets & Alpha Group. They discuss the case for a further rally in U.S. equities, which could be driven by catalysts, including corporate earnings and tariff negotiations, as well as relatively light positioning....