Making Sense

“It’s all about the U.S., for better or for worse.” What are the key themes driving global markets and economies in 2024 and beyond? Will geopolitics, globalization, technology, climate action and more continue to be shaped by U.S. dominance? And how will these factors impact strategic portfolios? Chair of Global Research Joyce Chang and Jan Loeys, who covers long-term strategy, share their insights.

This episode was recorded on February 8, 2024.

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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, Head of Global Positioning Intelligence, are in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Global Data Assets & Alpha Group.

This discussion follows Making Sense podcast episodes released on:

• 9th January 2024 - Data Assets & Alpha Group: US Macro & Positioning Views - January 2024
• 16th November 2023 - Data Assets & Alpha Group: The Case For Further Near-Term US Upside

This episode was recorded on February 14, 2024.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), they are not the product of J.P. Morgan’s Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use, it is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan.

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 currentactivity in the debt capital markets and potential factors that could impact the positive momentum.

This episode was recoded on February 5, 2024.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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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 Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure & Liquidity Strategy, as they discuss cross-asset advancements in e-Trading and what to look out for next.

This episode was recorded on January 24, 2024.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures

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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.

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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 noise’ across the breadth of ESG data. Anna is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Global Data Assets & Alpha Group.

Links for show notes:

From the top down: Capital market assumptions in the climate crisis (fidelity.co.uk)

February-2023-Global-Macro-Insights-Tracking-net-zero-progress.pdf (fidelity.co.uk)

Race to net zero: Seeing the world in an investment portfolio (fidelity.co.uk)

This episode was recorded on January 22, 2024.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), they are not the product of J.P. Morgan’s Research Department and do not constitute a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. This podcast is intended for institutional and professional investors only and is not intended for retail investor use, it is provided for information purposes only. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit: www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. For the avoidance of doubt, opinions expressed by any external speakers are the personal views of those speakers and do not represent the views of J.P. Morgan.

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/commodities/gold-prices

This episode was recorded on January 22, 2024.

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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 conditions.

This episode was recorded on January 18, 2023.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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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.

Read Michael’s full outlook: https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/nam/en/insights/latest-and-featured/eotm/outlook

This episode was recorded on January 9, 2024.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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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 teams navigate the healthcare sector in 2024?

This episode was recorded on January 12, 2024.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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