Making Sense

In this episode, host John Richert, Head of J.P. Morgan’s Mid-Cap Investment Banking Team, discusses current and future state of mid-cap finance with John Burns, Head of J.P. Morgan’s Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group. Their insightful conversation highlights the strength of their partnership and explores mid-cap trends in financing, M&A and sponsor-backed transactions.  This episode was record...

In this episode, the group discuss risk / reward for US equities following a further leg higher and S&P500 hitting fresh all time highs (ATHs).  They discuss fundamental drivers of the rally, market leadership, and the extent to which investor positioning has risen.  They also discuss risk / reward for equities as we head into Q2 earnings season, and sectors where the fundamental and positioni...

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 206,000 in June — broadly in line with expectations — while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. Does this spell good news for the Fed? Join Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, as they discuss the implications for rate cuts, the health of the consumer, corporate balance sheets and more. This episode was recorded on...

Join host Amaury Guzman and Kevin Foley, Global Head of Capital Markets, as they dive into the current state of global capital markets. Explore economic dynamics, IPO activity, M&A green shoots and private credit trends. Gain insights into how CEOs are navigating economic uncertainties and what lies ahead for the second half of 2024 and beyond.  This episode was recorded on June 28, 2024.  Thi...

In this episode, we hear from Kate Finlayson, Head of FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy at J. P. Morgan. Kate discusses the complexities of FICC markets, how regulation and microstructural dynamics are shaping execution trends, and the likely path from here.  Kate is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group. To learn more about the Data Assets &...

In this episode, we hear from Jae Lee, CIO and CEO of Korean hedgefund Timefolio’s Singapore business.  Jae discusses the importance of analyzing the supply chain to identify edge and alpha in stocks, components of the AI supply chain which are benefitting from greater barriers to entry and pricing power, use of data in this analysis, the extent to which Asian product segments will continue to gro...

While inflation has eased in recent months, rent costs are still running above pre-pandemic norms. What’s driving the strength in rental markets, and what are the implications for inflation going forward? Join Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, and Anthony Paolone, Co-Head of U.S. Real Estate Stock Research, as they explore the latest rent inflation trends. This episode was recorded on...

In this episode, host Pankaj Goel, Co-Head of J.P. Morgan's Technology Investment Banking for North America, delves into the dynamic technology landscape with Drago Rajkovic, Vice Chairman and Head of Technology M&A, and Greg Chamberlain, Co-Head of Technology Equity Capital Markets. They discuss current market performance, M&A and IPO activity and trends, and the outlook for the rest of t...

In this episode the group explore the risk / reward for European equities following a sharp period of underperformance vs US equities in recent weeks.  They discuss recent macro and political dynamics across Europe, including upcoming elections in France and the UK, the extent to which investors have been selling European equities, and equity pockets where risk / reward is looking most compelling....

Join host Amaury Guzman and Brian Tramontozzi, Head of North American Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, as they dive into the high yield and leveraged loan markets. With increased issuance volumes and heightened borrowing activity, learn about the trends shaping this dynamic sector from M&A green shoots to fund flows and more.​   This episode was recorded on June 5, 2024. ​ This material was...

In this episode, host Rebecca Thornton and Charlie Post, Co-Head of Media & Communications M&A, recap the key takeaways from J.P. Morgan’s 13th Annual Board Summit. From succession planning to AI, climate literacy and the 2024 election insights, discover what board directors are prioritizing for 2024 and beyond.   This episode was recorded on June 5, 2024.  This material was prepared by ce...

In this episode we hear from Jagadish Chalasani, lead structurer for CTA strategies at J.P. Morgan.  Jagadish runs through the benefits but also challenges of leveraging trend as an alpha strategy, and the means by which trend can be extended across regions, asset classes, time horizons and alternative signals – in order to diversify, enhance performance and ‘extend the trend’.  Jagadish is in dis...

Despite signs of an economic slowdown, nonfarm payrolls increased by 272,000 in May, far surpassing expectations. In this episode, Phoebe White, Head of US Inflation Strategy, and Mike Feroli, Chief US Economist, discuss insights from the May US employment report, future economic trends, the Fed's actions, and the impact of immigration policies on the economy. Tune in for expert analysis and forec...

Join host David Rawlings and Keith Canton, Head of Americas Equity Capital Markets, as they explore the resurgent IPO market in 2024. Discover key trends, from market participation to sector performance, and strategic considerations for companies going public. Learn about the crucial balance between profitability and growth, the importance of after-market performance, and how private equity and ve...

2024 is a watershed year for elections, with 77 contests across the globe. How will the possible outcomes shape the macro outlook, and what are the ramifications for trade, investment and foreign policy? Join Chair of Global Research Joyce Chang and Chief Economist Bruce Kasman as they discuss these implications and more.  This episode was recorded on May 28, 2024.   This communication is provided...

In this episode we hear from Dr Amadeo Alentorn, Head of Systematic Equities at Jupiter Asset Management.  In Part 2 Amadeo discusses competitive dynamics within the systematic equity space, navigating the impact of investor behavioural biases in markets, and avoiding crowding in the portfolio.  Amadeo is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group at JP Morgan.  ...

In this episode we hear from Dr Amadeo Alentorn, Head of Systematic Equities at Jupiter Asset Management.  In Part 1 Amadeo discusses the evolution of systematic equity investing over the last 20 years, the intersection of harnessing fundamental finance with data science techniques, and the evolution of data and compute methods (including use of AI) in the investment process.  Amadeo is in discuss...

Join host Rebecca Thornton and guest Jan Singer, former CEO and current Board Director, as they explore the complexities of boardroom dynamics, the evolving role of CEOs and the impact of consumer trends on corporate strategy. Get a sneak peek at the key themes shaping the upcoming J.P. Morgan Board Summit.   This episode was recorded on May 8, 2024.  This material was prepared by certain personne...

Which asset classes are next to be electronified and how is the network effect driving trading trends? Head of Digital Markets, Eddie Wen joins Kate Finlayson, Head of FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy, to discuss automation in trading, the blurring lines between retail and institutional markets and how data can work to optimize business.    This episode was recorded on May 2, 2024. T...

In this episode of Research Recap, Jack Atherton, who covers Technology, Media and Telecom Specialist Sales, delves into the latest trends shaping the streaming industry with Doug Anmuth, Head of the U.S. Internet Research Team, and David Karnovsky, Head of U.S. Media, Entertainment, and Advertising. The discussion covers the current state of the streaming market, the impact of price increases and...

In this episode, host Matthew Chan, head of J.P. Morgan Sustainability and ESG Engagement in Asia Pacific, sits down with Greg Zdun, Head of Asia Pacific Energy, Power, Renewables and Metal & Mining at J.P. Morgan, to unpack energy transition with a focus on renewables across the region. They dive into the acceleration of renewables investment in recent years and discuss the latest development...

Brent Crude has traded roughly 20% higher since the start of the year due to a combination of strong demand growth and production cuts. Looking ahead, could oil prices reach close to $100 by September? Join Natasha Kaneva, Global Head of Commodities Research, and David Levi, Global Head of Commodity Institutional Sales, as they discuss the outlook for oil prices, supply-demand dynamics and more. T...

In this episode, we hear from Mubashir Mukadam, Blantyre Capital’s Founder and CIO.  Mubashir discusses the investment philosophy behind Blantyre’s special situations fund, the intersection between providing capital as a Hedge Fund, Private Equity vs Private Credit, the benefits of providing balance sheet and/ or operational support to certain companies, the competitive landscape in this space, an...

According to the April jobs report, the U.S. labor market is showing signs of cooling. Nonfarm payrolls were softer than anticipated increasing by 175,000 last month, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.9%. Does this all spell good news for the Fed? Join Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist, and Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, as they unpack the latest numbers. This episode was recor...

In this episode the group discuss risk / reward for US equities following the dip through April.  They discuss possible reasons for recent equity weakness, the macro and micro backdrop - including recent hotter inflation prints and Q1 corporate earnings trends, the extent to which positioning levels have fallen amid market weakness, resulting market and sector opportunities, and key catalysts to w...