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Making Sense

J.P. Morgan
Artificial Intelligence
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Jpmorgan
Tariffs
US Employment Report
Mergers and Acquisitions
Labor Market
Private Credit
Private Equity
Hedge Funds
J.P. Morgan
Emerging Markets
Retail Investors
S&P 500
Europe
U.S. Equities
Global Economy
Interest Rates
Consumer Spending

“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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Payrolls came in lower than expected in the September jobs report, but topline numbers may not tell the whole story. In this episode of Making Sense, Alexa Hanelin of the Rates team sits down with Michael Feroli, J.P. Morgan's chief U.S. economist, t... more

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Tokenization and digital assets are moving from experimentation to real-world implementation, from hype to measurable outcomes. In this episode of Making Sense, Hannah Elson, global head of Custody and EMEA head of Securities Services, sits down with... more

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For the first time in three years, the overnight federal funds rate is going up, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to raise rates at its September meeting. In this episode of Making Sense, Samantha Azzarello, head of Content Strategy ... more

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As Treasury yields stay elevated and spreads remain historically tight, rates appear to be bleeding directly into credit — and investors are increasingly viewing credit through a rates lens. In this episode of Making Sense, Brian LaRocca, head of Vid... more

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Recent Guests

Oli Harris
Leads Kinexys, JPMorgan's comprehensive blockchain offering
Kinexys (JPMorgan)
Episode: Why tokenization is gaining momentum
Michael Feroli
Chief US Economist
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Episode: The Fed hikes rates. What happens now?
Ben Kinney
Head of Credit Sales, previously co-head of Rate Sales
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Episode: Navigating credit markets in 2026: “Don’t let the macro narrative overwhelm the micro”
Carlos Gomez-Gascón
Head of EM rates e-trading at JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Episode: How is automation shaping emerging markets?
Eddie Byun
Global head of tech ECM
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Episode: What's next for tech equity capital markets in a record year for mega-cap IPOs?
Rui Fernandes
Head of Global Structuring at JP Morgan
JP Morgan
Episode: Innovate to simplify: Structuring for modern markets
Andrew Castaldo
co-head of Mid-Cap M&A
JPMorgan
Episode: The capital required for critical supply chains
Ben Wilson
co-head of North American M&A
JPMorgan
Episode: The capital required for critical supply chains
Sam Tegel
CEO of ElectronX
ElectronX
Episode: Power surge: The US electricity derivatives boom, with ElectronX

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Very informative

    I love that all the episodes, especially Research Recap

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    5
    ABT3216
    United States2 years ago
  • Very timely and relevant content

    Making Sense is a must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benny2199
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Love all the insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonJ j
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely insightful

    Tons of great information. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guillermo Tomas
    United States2 years ago
  • Really insightful 👍🏾

    A beacon of financial guidance and a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the financial world with confidence and expertise!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Blaaanco.945
    South Africa3 years ago

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Episodes are data-driven and informative.
Timely and relevant content with strong market insights.
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What's next for tech equity capital markets in a record year for mega-cap IPOs?
Q: What are the two top narratives driving the market right now?
The two dominant forces are AI and interest rates, with AI demand tied to recurring revenue and infrastructure needs, and rates shaping financing conditions for tech issuers.
Innovate to simplify: Structuring for modern markets
Q: How does Vita Portfolio Solutions help in delivering cross-asset capabilities efficiently?
Vita Portfolio Solutions encapsulates creation, management, analysis, and reporting across asset classes, allowing faster delivery, better synergies between asset classes, and a move toward self-serve, digital solutions for clients in complex spaces.
Innovate to simplify: Structuring for modern markets
Q: What has changed this year and how is AI showing up in complex structured solutions?
AI is accelerating speeds to market and enabling more efficient customization by synthesizing client data and market information, while also enhancing post-trade servicing to support long-dated transactions and improve client experience.
The future of treasury: From back office to strategic forefront
Q: Sara, before we dive into the nuts and bolts, if Treasury had a different job title, what would it be?
I'd probably say Chief Connector. Treasury sits at the epicenter between risk, liquidity, business growth, innovation, and big transformational programs, bringing the full business together.
Power surge: The US electricity derivatives boom, with ElectronX
Q: How does ElectronX functionally connect buyers and sellers in the US power markets?
ElectronX acts as a centralized trading venue with direct market access, enabling participants of all sizes to trade granular, hourly products through a cleared, anonymous marketplace, which helps manage short-term risk and reduce bilateral exposure.

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What is Making Sense about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, global macro and markets-focused show that blends economics, geopolitics, and investment strategy. Episodes frequently feature senior bankers, economists, and policy researchers from JPMorgan's ecosystem, alongside external experts from Blackstone, BlackRock, Carnegie Endowment, and broader financial-services networks. The conversations stress long-term value, risk management, AI's influence on markets, and cross-asset dynamics, with practical takeaways for institutional investors, sponsors, and execs evaluating strategic bets in M&A, macro policy, and asset allocation. A notable strength is the rigorous, framework-based analysis that ties together jobs data, inflation, geopolitics, and capital markets, often anchored by a cl... more

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