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“Making Sense,” the podcast channel from J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank, brings you views and analysis from the Investment Banking, Markets and Research businesses. In each episode, experts discuss the latest market outlooks, trends and developments impacting our complex global economy. Subscribe now for insights that will help you navigate the world we live in.

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June 12, 2026Episode 38924 min

Equities update at mid-year: What drove the recent rally and what’s next?

Equities have been on a remarkable run — join members of J.P. Morgan's Data Assets and Alpha Group to dig into what’s been behind this outperformance. Eloise Goulder, head of the group, and product specialist Edwina Lowe break down the forces lifting markets, from resilient growth and strong earnings to the sheer scale of AI capex and rising valuations. We then hear from John Schlegel, global head of Positioning Intelligence, and Drew Tyler, global head of Market Intelligence, who explore the near-term outlook for equities — weighing inflation and rates risk, seasonality and positioning across regions. This episode was recorded on June 1 and June 9, 2026. The podcast's views do not necessarily reflect those of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co or its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan) and are not from J.P. Morgan’s Research Department. They do not constitute recommendations or offers to buy or sell securities. Intended for institutional and professional investors, not retail use, it is for informational purposes only. Products and services mentioned may not suit all investors or be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade in discussed securities and asset classes. Visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer for more disclaimers and regulatory disclosures. External speakers' opinions are personal and not J.P. Morgan's views. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

June 9, 2026Episode 38817 min

Airline industry outlook: Fuel, fares and demand shifts heading into summer

The airline industry is heading into summer travel season under cloudy conditions. In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Harry Gowers, lead analyst for European Airlines and Travel Retail stocks, and Jamie Baker, U.S. Airline and Aircraft Leasing Equity analyst, break down their expectations for the airline industry. Together, they discuss how geopolitics and fuel prices are affecting supply and demand, why low-cost carriers are finding success in some markets and not in others and what happens to pricing power if fuel prices ease. This episode was recorded on May 29, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. 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. © 2026, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

June 5, 2026Episode 38712 min

Unlocking liquidity: The evolution of structured financing in private markets

How has structured financing moved into the private market mainstream? In this episode of Making Sense, Shiny Das from the Vida Portfolio Solutions product team sits down with John Neubauer, Global Head of Structured Equities Financing at J.P. Morgan, to examine the forces reshaping demand for structured financing as investors seek liquidity, flexibility and transparency. Together they look at how subscription lines have expanded, why NAV lending is becoming a core tool, and what aspects of structured financing are primed for further evolution. To learn more about J.P. Morgan's Vida Financing Connect: https://jpmm.com/portfolio-solutions/financing-connect This episode was recorded on June 1, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

June 2, 2026Episode 38619 min

Convergence in motion: Inside the institutional blockchain shift

The convergence between traditional finance and public blockchain is no longer theoretical. It's live, it's operational, and it's scaling. Oli Harris, Head of Kinexys, and Emma Landriault, Head of Labs from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan discuss what's driving institutional adoption today, why compliance, privacy, and finality are the design requirements that separate what works from what doesn't, how deposit tokens and stablecoins each serve distinct roles, and where the next wave of value creation is headed as friction continues to be removed across the value chain. This episode was recorded on May 19, 2026. ©2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposits held in non-U.S. branches are not FDIC insured. Non-deposit products are not FDIC insured. The statements herein are confidential and proprietary and not intended to be legally binding. Visit jpmorgan.com/payments disclosure for further disclosures and disclaimers related to this content. This video-podcast/guide is confidential and proprietary to J.P. Morgan and is provided for your general information only. It is subject to change without notice and is not intended to be legally binding. Any services described in this video-podcast/guide are subject to applicable laws and regulations and service terms. Not all products and services are available in all locations. Eligibility for particular products and services will be determined by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or its affiliates. J.P. Morgan makes no representations as to the legal, regulatory, tax or accounting implications of the matters referred to herein. Any mentions of third-party trademarks, brand names, products and services are for referential purposes only and any mention thereof is not meant to imply any sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation. J.P. Morgan and J.P. Morgan Payments are marketing names for certain businesses of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., organized under the laws of U.S.A. with limited liability. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author or speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author or speakers nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the information’s accuracy or completeness. The information contained herein has been provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, advice or recommendation, to make any investment decisions or purchase any financial instruments and may not be construed as such. ©2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.

May 26, 2026Episode 38521 min

A quant’s guide to finding alpha in commodities trading

Commodities are an investing sphere unto themselves, offering diversification, decorrelation from equities and bonds – and plenty of surprises along the way. In this episode of Making Sense, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, sits down with Kranthi Gade, head of Global Macro QIS Product Structuring, to hear how the quantitative strategies group builds and tracks systematic, tailored commodities trading for clients seeking alternative alpha. Tune in to hear the tactics and trends that comprise this fascinating approach to an equally fascinating asset class. This episode was recorded on May 12, 2026. The podcast's views do not necessarily reflect those of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co or its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan) and are not from J.P. Morgan’s Research Department. They do not constitute recommendations or offers to buy or sell securities. Intended for institutional and professional investors, not retail use, it is for informational purposes only. Products and services mentioned may not suit all investors or be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade in discussed securities and asset classes. Visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer for more disclaimers and regulatory disclosures. External speakers' opinions are personal and not J.P. Morgan's views. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

May 22, 2026Episode 38410 min

What to expect from a Warsh-led Fed

Who is the real Kevin Warsh? Having been sworn in as the Fed's 17th chair, the Warsh era at the FOMC has begun. But with inflation proving sticky and Fed independence under the microscope, how will he balance the committee's dual mandate? What might he do differently than his predecessor, Jerome Powell? And how will he handle President Trump? On this episode of Making Sense, Alexa Hanelin talks to Michael Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. Economist, to forecast the path of the Fed and examine what may be in store at the June FOMC meeting and beyond. This episode was recorded on May 22, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. 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. © 2026, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

May 15, 2026Episode 38321 min

Staying a step ahead in the bold new era of shareholder activism

Record-breaking volumes of activist campaigns, both public and private, are shaking up the investing world as activists flex their muscles, enjoying new voting powers and privileges in the U.S. and abroad. In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s “Making Sense,” Chuka Umunna, global head of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Solutions, is joined by Darren Novak, global head of Shareholder Engagement and M&A Capital Markets, and Lyndon Park, from the U.S. M&A Capital Markets team, to discuss the seismic shifts in shareholder activism. Their conversation covers how institutional investors are adopting activist tactics and how market volatility is fueling opportunistic moves. It also explores how universal proxy cards, SEC guidance, and political scrutiny of proxy advisory firms are changing the game, plus behind-the-scenes battles in Europe, governance reforms in Japan, and other examples from around the world - and much more. Tune in for insights on how companies and boards can anticipate, respond and thrive in the "new era of shareholder activism." This episode was recorded on May 6, 2026. This material was prepared by certain personnel of the investment banking group 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 provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

May 12, 2026Episode 38227 min

The hidden costs of resilience: Financing the new supply chain reality

In this episode, Dominic Drew from the Trade and Working Capital team is joined by Natasha Condon, global head of Sales for Trade and Working Capital, and Kyle Hutzler from the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics to discuss the fundamental repricing of supply chains. The discussion delves into how geopolitics, tariffs, and overlapping disruptions are prompting companies to carry higher inventory levels, build liquidity buffers, and reassess the allocation of resilience costs across complex ecosystems. The conversation highlights why these changes are structural rather than cyclical, identifies emerging pressure points, and examines how capital allocation and financing strategies are adapting to support more resilient supply chains This episode was recorded on April 20, 2026. ©2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Deposits held in non-U.S. branches are not FDIC insured. Non-deposit products are not FDIC insured. The statements herein are confidential and proprietary and not intended to be legally binding. Visit jpmorgan.com/payments disclosure for further disclosures and disclaimers related to this content. This video-podcast/guide is confidential and proprietary to J.P. Morgan and is provided for your general information only. It is subject to change without notice and is not intended to be legally binding. Any services described in this video-podcast/guide are subject to applicable laws and regulations and service terms. Not all products and services are available in all locations. Eligibility for particular products and services will be determined by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or its affiliates. J.P. Morgan makes no representations as to the legal, regulatory, tax or accounting implications of the matters referred to herein. Any mentions of third-party trademarks, brand names, products and services are for referential purposes only and any mention thereof is not meant to imply any sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation. J.P. Morgan and J.P. Morgan Payments are marketing names for certain businesses of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., organized under the laws of U.S.A. with limited liability. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author or speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan, its affiliates, or its employees. The information set forth herein has been obtained or derived from sources believed to be reliable. Neither the author or speakers nor J.P. Morgan makes any representations or warranties as to the information’s accuracy or completeness. The information contained herein has been provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, advice or recommendation, to make any investment decisions or purchase any financial instruments and may not be construed as such. -------- J.P. Morgan and third parties listed on this page have not entered into a legal partnership to provide the services described above. Third party trademarks, brand names, and descriptions of products and services that appear on this page are provided by the respective third party. J.P. Morgan is not liable or responsible for such trademarks, brand names, descriptions of products, companies and or services. J.P. Morgan may generate profit from the use of any services or products provided by the third parties. Nothing in this material shall be taken as an endorsement of any third party or advice on the suitability of the third party’s services for the client. You shall make an independent determination for selection of the services provided by the third parties. Neither J.P. Morgan, nor its affiliates, shall be liable to you for any loss or liability suffered by you from the use of the third party’s services. Any Future capabilities of mobility payment systems are under development; features and timelines are subject to change at the Bank’s sole discretion.

May 8, 2026Episode 38110 min

April jobs report: “Better than expected,” signs of resilience, and AI’s impact

Is this a resilient labor market, or a fragile one? In this episode of Making Sense, Mike Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist at J.P. Morgan, joins Lauren Brice from the North America Rates Sales team to break down the April jobs report and discuss what it means for the health of the U.S. economy in 2026. They discuss the data on claims, AI’s impact on construction and other sectors, and what this report might suggest about the projected path of Fed rate cuts going forward. This episode was recorded on April 8, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. 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. © 2026, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

May 5, 2026Episode 38024 min

The interplay between liquidity and collateral

In this episode, three J.P. Morgan executives address the intricate connection between liquidity and collateral management. Eileen Herlihy, Head of Trading Services Sales, chats with O’Delle Burke, Global Head of Margin Services, and Michael Wynn, J.P. Morgan’s Global Head of FX and Liquidity for Securities Services, about the evolution of financing solutions as institutional investors raise and preserve cash. They discuss the importance of intraday liquidity, the rise of non-cash collateral, FX considerations, the increased attention to available cash with a shortened T+1 settlement cycle, and the tokenization of collateral. In this conversation, they explore how increasingly sophisticated firms are innovating to enhance alpha and preserve cash -- protecting it or deploying it as needed. This episode was recorded on April 16, 2026. This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in the podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan 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. 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. Copyright 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.