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At the crossroads of tradition and transformation, the Middle East is setting a new pace for growth and global connectivity. Join James Fraser, head of EMEA Payments, and Ambar Morshed, head of Subsidiary Payment Sales EMEA, as they unpack the region’s dynamic growth, digital evolution, and the bold moves attracting corporates and multinationals from around the world. Discover how innovative strategies, regulatory reforms, and a thriving business culture are redefining what’s possible in one of the world’s most exciting markets. Whether you’re headquartered in ADGM, entering the region, or establishing a key treasury hub, our experts are on hand to help you realize new opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

 

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This episode was recorded on December 3, 2025. 

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Silver has been on a volatile ride since the start of last year. In this episode, host Sam Azzarello, head of content strategy for Global Research, is joined by Greg Shearer, head of Base and Precious Metals Strategy, to break down the dramatic changes in silver prices and what could be next for the market. They cover why silver’s price is so volatile compared with gold, policy uncertainty including tariffs, and the evolving role of silver in industrial uses and how that influences demand. What are the key risks and opportunities for the silver market?

 

This episode was recorded on February 6, 2026.

 

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The January jobs report may be delayed, but there are many other factors shaping the path forward for the U.S. economy. Join Lauren Brice from the North America Rates Sales team and chief U.S. economist Mike Feroli as they unpack recent data including job openings and tech earnings, as well as the latest Fed developments. What do the headline numbers suggest about the economic outlook, and how might the nomination of a new Fed chair influence monetary policy? 

 

This episode was recorded on February 6, 2026.

 

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In this episode of J.P. Morgan’s Making Sense, Jack Atherton from the EMEA Equity Capital Markets (ECM) market intelligence team, is joined by David De Boltz, Managing Director in Technology Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, and Edward Byun, global head of technology ECM, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of tech capital markets. The team explores how the surge in AI infrastructure is reshaping lending and investment strategies, and why investors are rethinking risk across software, semiconductors and cloud platforms.
J.P. Morgan’s leveraged finance and equity capital markets experts discuss the latest market volatility, the split between “AI-proof” and “AI-risk” tech names, and the factors driving investor demand in both debt and equity markets. The conversation also covers the health of the tech IPO pipeline, challenges facing software companies and what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive funding environment. 

 

This episode was recorded on January 30, 2025. 

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Earnings season has kicked off, with the Magnificent Seven set to report over the next few weeks. What does the future hold for U.S. equities after their recent underperformance?

 

Hear from John Schlegel, J.P. Morgan’s global head of Positioning Intelligence, and Andrew Tyler, global head of Market Intelligence, as they dive into the evolving landscape for equities amid headline-driven volatility and robust earnings. Tyler shares why his team remains tactically bullish, anchored by resilient macro data, positive earnings growth and easing trade tensions. 

 

This episode was recorded on January 26, 2026.

 

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