Non-farm payrolls increased by just 50,000 in December while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, reinforcing the “low-hire, low-fire” theme of the past few months. Does this point to a Fed pause at the January meeting? And how are consumers holding up against this backdrop? Join chief U.S. economist Mike Feroli and Alexa Hanelin from the North America Rate Sales team as they discuss the latest numbers.

This episode was recorded on January 9, 2026.

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In this episode of Making Sense, Rama Variankaval, head of Corporate Advisory at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Evan Junek, global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, to discuss the 15th edition of J.P. Morgan’s annual Corporate Compass report. Together, they unpack the key market trends that defined 2025 — from the rollercoaster of tariffs and geopolitical shifts to the transformative impact of AI on capital spending and corporate strategy. The conversation explores the evolving premium for scale, the rise of focused corporate separations and the changing landscape of capital formation in the U.S. and globally. Discover how companies are navigating uncertainty, pursuing growth and preparing for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2026.

Click here to learn more about the Corporate Compass report: https://www.jpmorgan.com/investment-banking/corporate-finance-advisory#report

This episode was recorded on December 18, 2025.

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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.

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