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The year ahead will likely be driven by three powerful forces: uneven monetary policy, the relentless AI cycle and deepening polarization across markets and economies. What are the key opportunities and risks to watch across equities, commodities, currencies and more? Join analysts from J.P. Morgan Global Research as they explore the outlook for 2026.   In this episode, we hear from: Bruce Kasman, Chief Global Economist - 01:00 Mislav Matejka, Head of Global Equity Strategy - 05:19 Francis Diamond, Head of European Rate Strategy - 11:50 Meera Chandan, Co-Head of Global FX Strategy - 15:58 Stephen Dulake, Co-Head of Global Fundamental Research - 19:43 Jonathan Goulden, Head of EM Fixed Income Strategy - 25:13 Natasha Kaneva, Global Head of Commodities Research - 30:21 Fabio Bassi, head of Cross-Asset Strategy - 35:25   This episode was recoded between December 9 and December 17, 2025.   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.  Copyright 2025, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved. 

In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Joyce Chang, chair of Global Research, is joined by Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch and Supreme Court expert, and Peter Harrell, visiting scholar at Georgetown Law and Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Together, they unpack the Supreme Court cases challenging President Trump’s use of executive power, focusing on trade, tariffs and presidential authority over independent agencies and the Federal Reserve Bank. The discussion explores the legal and economic implications of these cases, the evolving balance between Congress and the executive branch and the potential consequences for markets, businesses and governance.   This episode was recorded on November 19, 2025.   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. Copyright 2025, JPMorganChase & Co. All rights reserved.

How did investment banking clients navigate a year of uncertainty, and what’s next for dealmaking and capital markets? In this episode, Dorothee Blessing, Global Head of Investment Banking Coverage, is joined by Anu Aiyengar, Global Head of Advisory and M&A, and Kevin Foley, Global Head of Capital Markets. Together, they break down the forces that shaped 2025—from cautious optimism and strategic adaptation to the surge in mega deals and the transformative impact of AI. Looking ahead, they share actionable insights on M&A, IPOs, private capital, and global market trends that will define opportunities and risks in 2026. Tune in for expert perspectives on building resilience, seizing growth, and preparing for the future of investment banking. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025. 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 provide any other products or services to any person or entity.  © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Brady Leventhal, head of North America FX Sales for Hedge Funds, is joined by Matthew Franklin Lyons, head of Global Rates Trading and Fixed Income Financing, and Stephen Jeffries, head of Currencies in Emerging Markets and FX Services Trading. Together, they recap highlights from J.P. Morgan’s recent 10th annual Global Macro Conference, along with key risks and opportunities for 2026 across global rates, FX and emerging markets.   This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025.   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. They 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 © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Eloise Goulder speaks with Andrew Tyler, Global head of Market Intelligence, and Federico Manicardi, International head of the Market Intelligence at J.P. Morgan. They discuss strength in equity markets over 2025, from the macro backdrop to corporate earnings and central bank policy. They also explore the relative outperformance in EM, Europe and several APAC markets, as well as the respective drivers for these moves. Finally, they hone in on highest conviction opportunities for equities into year-end, plus key catalysts and risks to watch in the weeks ahead.    This episode was recorded on December 1, 2025.   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. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.