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Research Recap | Is The Economy on Track for a Soft Landing?

Fed policy, inflation and jobs growth are top of mind — find out what they mean for the economy as J.P. Morgan experts share their insights and predictions. Join host Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy as she talks to Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist and Jay Barry, Co-Head of U.S. Rates Strategy. Together, they tackle the hard-hitting questions: Why is the U.S. economy not slowing down? Is a “soft landing” scenario a given? And when will inflation get back to a comfortable place?

This episode was recorded on October 16, 2023.

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This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not intended as recommendations of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned or related to the information herein. Periodic updates may be provided on companies, issuers or industries based on specific developments or announcements, market conditions or any other publicly available information. However, J.P. Morgan may be restricted from updating information contained in this communication for regulatory or other reasons. This communication may not be redistributed or retransmitted, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of J.P. Morgan. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. Receipt and review of this information constitutes your agreement not to redistribute or retransmit the contents and information contained in this communication without first obtaining express permission from an authorized officer of J.P. Morgan.

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What’s The Deal? | Setting New Standards for Corporate Hybrid Bonds

In light of the proposed updates from Moody’s on corporate hybrids, we dive into the potential changes and implications for financing strategies. In this episode, Jem Gumussoy, an Executive Director of our Investment Grade Finance team, hosted by Tan Hunjan, explores the corporate hybrid bond market and the impact of evolving industry standards. 

This episode was recorded on October 16, 2023. 

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Market Matters | Data Assets & Alpha Group: Using Complex AI Techniques to Invest; with HF Founder Renee Yao

In this episode we hear from Renee Yao, Founder and CIO of Hedge Fund Neo Ivy, a firm which uses complex AI techniques in the investment process.  Renee discusses the rationale for adopting these AI techniques, the evolution of these methods, and also the pitfalls and challenges of an AI-driven approach.  Renee Yao is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.

To read more about Neo Ivy Capital, see https://www.neoivycapital.com/

This episode was recorded on September 12, 2023.

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Market Matters | FICC Market Structure: Top of Mind Themes for Q4

This episode highlights some of the top market structure themes you need going into Q4 2023, including the focus on Treasury basis trading, Basel III developments, India’s bond market dynamics, T+1 settlement and more. Join Kate Finlayson, Leland Price and Meridy Cleary as they highlight the key policy, trading, and microstructural developments right now.

This episode was recorded on October 10, 2023. 

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What’s The Deal? | Are There More Optimistic Times Ahead for Europe?

What are Europe’s economic challenges and opportunities? Join host Louise Bennetts and Karen Ward, Chief Market Strategist EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as they take a look back over the last decade to see what it means for Europe’s future. They discuss topics ranging from energy to inflation, capital markets and more. 

This episode was recorded on October 9, 2023.

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Market Matters | Data Assets & Alpha Group: Diving into Social Sentiment, with BUZZ Index Founder Jamie Wise

In this episode we hear from Jamie Wise, Founder, President and CEO of Hedge Fund Periscope Capital and BUZZ Holdings.  He discusses the merit of tracking sentiment as an investing factor, the use of social media and online platforms as a discussion tool for retail investors, identifying alphas from those posts, and what those posts say about sentiment right now.  Jamie Wise is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.  

To read more about Periscope Capital, see https://www.periscopecap.com/

Note that BUZZ Holdings created the BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index, which is currently licensed by Van Eck & Associates for use in the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (NYSE: BUZZ). 

This episode was recorded on September 12, 2023.

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.

What’s The Deal? | What’s Scott Galloway’s Secret to Good Leadership?

What does a former investment banker — and successful entrepreneur — have to say about leadership? During J.P. Morgan’s recent Tech Stars Leadership Forum, Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, chatted with Alex Watkins, Co-Head of J.P. Morgan’s International Equity Capital Markets. Tune in now to hear Scott’s advice for tech founders and the top three things that make a good CEO, plus the key trends driving the tech industry. 

This episode was recorded on October 2, 2023.

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Research Recap | September Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations

Michael Feroli, Chief US Economist, and Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Curation and Strategy, discuss the September payrolls report.

This episode was recorded on October 6, 2023.

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This communication has been prepared based upon information from sources believed to be reliable, but J.P. Morgan does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to J.P. Morgan and/or its affiliates and an analyst's involvement with any company (or security, other financial product or other asset class) that may be the subject of this communication. Any opinions and estimates constitute our judgment as of the date of this material and are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. J.P. Morgan Research does not provide individually tailored investment advice. Any opinions and recommendations herein do not take into account individual circumstances, objectives, or needs and are not intended as recommendations of particular securities, financial instruments or strategies. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any securities, financial instruments or strategies mentioned or related to the information herein. Periodic updates may be provided on companies, issuers or industries based on specific developments or announcements, market conditions or any other publicly available information. However, J.P. Morgan may be restricted from updating information contained in this communication for regulatory or other reasons. This communication may not be redistributed or retransmitted, in whole or in part, or in any form or manner, without the express written consent of J.P. Morgan. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. Receipt and review of this information constitutes your agreement not to redistribute or retransmit the contents and information contained in this communication without first obtaining express permission from an authorized officer of J.P. Morgan.

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Market Matters | Data Assets & Alpha Group: A Discretionary Investing Lens, with Carmignac’s UK CEO

In this episode, we hear from Maxime Carmignac, CEO and Director of Carmignac UK.  Maxime discusses the benefits of the fundamental discretionary investing style, how ESG can most powerfully be captured within this process, research around the benefits of family- and employee- owned businesses, and the rationale for providing financial products direct to the retail investor (both female and male).  Maxime is in discussion with Eloise Goulder, Head of the Data Assets & Alpha Group.

To read more about Carmignac, see https://www.carmignac.com/en_US

This episode was recorded September 18, 2023.

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.

What’s The Deal? | Debt Capital Markets Have Turned a New Leaf This Fall

Join Kathleen Darling as she hosts Brian Tramontozzi, Head of North American Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, to discuss the ever-so-active leveraged loan and high yield markets post-Labor Day reopening. In this podcast, they explore the recent uptick in deal activity, technical backdrop and outlook for Q4. Brian explains today’s favorable market conditions and why companies that have a need in the next few years to access capital, in either the leverage loan market or high yield market, should consider going now. 

This episode was recorded on September 27, 2023.

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