Making Sense

Join Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, and Alexa Hanelin from the North America Rate Sales team as they discuss the better-than-expected numbers from the April employment report. They break down the implications of trade and tariff policies, the resilience of the U.S. economy and expectations for the Federal Reserve.    This episode was recorded on May 2, 2025.   This communication...

Explore the securities taxation landscape in Europe from a custodian’s perspective and understand the rapidly transforming tax regulatory environment, requiring a heightened focus on data, technology and risk management. With increased demand for tax services in new jurisdictions given heavier compliance obligations, now is the time to focus efforts and adapt. How can global custodians strengthen...

In this episode, Edwina Lowe, product specialist in the Data Assets and Alpha Group, speaks with Eloise Goulder, head of the group. Edwina and Eloise discuss the merits of data vs. model in the systematic investing process and the extent to which both are critically important. This episode marks the 100th episode of the Trading Insights series on our Making Sense podcast channel.    This episode w...

In this episode, host Evan Junek, global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, with Jay Hofmann, head of North America M&A, and Brian Tramontozzi, head of North America Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, explore the current state of M&A and capital markets amid market volatility. They discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in debt capital markets and private credit, as well as M&A...

As President Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his second term, what has gone as expected and what has left experts surprised? Join Samantha Azzarello, head of content strategy for J.P. Morgan Research as she discusses President Trump’s first 100 days and beyond with: ·       Bruce Kasman, chief Global Economist ·       Kamal Tamboli, U.S. equity strategist ·       Natasha Kaneva, head of Globa...

Take a deep dive into the complexities of the U.S. housing market with Anthony Paolone, co-head of U.S. Real Estate Stock Research and John Sim, head of Securitized Products Research. They examine supply-demand dynamics, President Trump’s tariffs, interest rates and other key factors affecting home prices and affordability. Taking stock of the macroeconomic environment, where could rates go next a...

In this episode, Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, head of Leveraged Finance for EMEA, talks with Ben Thompson, head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, and Natalie Day Netter, head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Syndicate. They discuss the latest developments in the EMEA leveraged debt landscape, including historic market moves, changing investor behavior, and expectations for the rest of the year....

In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of J.P. Morgan’s Data Assets and Alpha Group and James Benford, chief data officer at the Bank of England, discuss the potential for data and AI to transform decision-making both at the Bank of England and across the finance industry more widely. They also discuss the impact of generative AI on market efficiency and financial stability, the balance between the...

In this episode, Lauren Brice from the U.S. Rates Sales team and Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, unpack the key takeaways from the March U.S. jobs report and explore the economic path ahead. Lauren and Mike discuss the favorable numbers, the impact of immigration policies on labor market growth and the divergence between hard data and sentiment data. They also tackle the hot topic...

In this episode, Roshan Ahmad, global head of sovereign advisory, sits down with Arsalan Mahtafar, head of the Development Finance Institution (DFI) to discuss insights from the Annual DFI Report. Discover how the development finance landscape is changing, and the DFI’s role in mobilizing $5.6 billion of capital. Arsalan shares insights on expanding into high-income jurisdictions and leveraging AI...

In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group, and Lauren Anderson, head of Government Relations for EMEA, discuss the global geopolitical backdrop following a record elections year. They then dive into Europe, given the sharp outperformance of European equities year to date, addressing the extent to which geopolitical, fiscal, defense and growth developments could mark...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s “Making Sense,” Joyce Chang is joined by Sam Saperstein and Chi Mac to discuss the eighth annual report on gender parity, highlighting record-high female labor force participation, the gender pay gap and women’s representation in leadership roles. Learn about the challenges women face in the workforce and effective policies to tackle them, such as child care subsid...

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of fraud prevention and security in the evolving world of payments. Join Mike Frost, Product Solutions Director with Trust and Safety at J.P. Morgan, and his colleague Vince Meluzio, Product Solutions Director, as they explore innovative strategies to combat fraud. Discover the challenges businesses face in maintaining security while providing seamle...

In this episode, host Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance desk is joined by Kevin Foley, global head of Capital Markets, to discuss key insights from the 30th annual Global Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. Together, they explore the current market sentiment and delve into the impact of tariffs, inflation and regulatory changes on the financial landscape. They also discuss the resurgence...

In this episode, John Schlegel, head of Global Positioning Intelligence at J.P. Morgan, sits down with Andrew Tyler, head of the Global Market Intelligence team, to discuss the current state of the U.S. equity markets amid recent fluctuations. They examine the underlying factors contributing to the recent drawdown, including macroeconomic data, trade policy uncertainties and valuation concerns. Th...

In this episode, host Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team and senior rates trader Roxane Blanc delve into one of the most pressing market structure themes: EMIR 3.0. They explore the implications of the new EU clearing rules on euro derivatives, liquidity and trading strategies across Europe. With the active account requirement front-and-center, they discuss the operational and repre...

In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Andrew Howard, head of Sustainable Investing at Schroders Asset Management. They discuss the recent drivers of sustainable investing -- from a regulatory, industry concentration, macro landscape, and data availability perspective. They also explore changes in underlying sustainability risks facing...

In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, sits down with Rui Fernandes, global head of Markets Trading Structuring at J.P. Morgan, to explore the evolution of the trading and structuring businesses.  They delve into the key drivers of success including innovation, customization at scale and platform interoperability. They also touch on the rise of mul...

In this episode, Amaury Guzman from J.P. Morgan's Leveraged Finance desk is joined by Dan Pombo, head of the Restructuring and Debt Advisory Practice at J.P. Morgan. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of debt restructuring, focusing on recent trends and challenges in the market. Learn more about the rise of out-of-court restructurings, the impact of permissive covenants, the shifting dy...

In this episode, the team delves into the risk and reward dynamics of U.S. equities compared to the rest of the world, following the recent comparative underperformance from the U.S. They discuss recent investor flows and positioning, and whether the recent underperformance in U.S. equities presents a “buy the dip” opportunity. They also touch on the macroeconomic environment, corporate earnings a...

In this episode, Patrick Whelan, head of FICC Digital Markets at J.P. Morgan, and Gergana Thiel, Global co-head of Macro Sales, delve into the latest insights from J.P. Morgan's annual e-Trading survey.     Discover the key themes and predictions shaping the future of trading, including the impact of inflation and tariffs, the role of AI and machine learning, and the importance of real-time data....

Join Mike Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. Economist, and Lauren Brice from the U.S. Rates Sales team, as they delve into the January jobs report. Discover key insights and implications for the labor market, including job growth trends, unemployment rate shifts and the impact of recent weather events. Lauren and Mike also discuss the potential effects of immigration policies and tariff development...

Join host Louise Bennetts, head of J.P. Morgan's board advisory team in EMEA, as she delves into the European dealmaking outlook for 2025. In this insightful episode, Louise is joined by Conor Hillery, Deputy CEO and head of Investment Banking for EMEA, to explore the factors driving a resurgence in dealmaking across EMEA.   Despite the geopolitical and economic uncertainties of 2024, the dealmaki...

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, host Meridy Cleary from the FICC Market Structure team engages in an insightful discussion with Clare Witts, head of Equity APAC Market Structure. They delve into the evolving trading landscape across Asia's fixed income, FX, and equities markets. They also explore the significant regulatory changes and execution trends impacting both developed and em...

In this episode, Federico Manicardi, Head of International Market Intelligence, and Victoria Campos, a team member, delve into the risk and reward dynamics for European equities following a robust year-to-date rally (with SXXP and SX5E indices up 5-7% YTD and 6-10% from November lows). They explore the factors driving this rally, from depressed technicals to stronger consumer data, while identifyi...