In Focus: Middle East Conflict

Welcome to JPMorganChase Global Research’s new In Focus podcast, where we explore timely, thematic topics with insights from across Global Research. In today’s episode, we bring together cross-asset perspectives to examine the geopolitical and market ramifications of the Middle East conflict. We start with the commodity impact—including oil and gold—then discuss implications for global growth and inflation, the outlook for risk assets, and the broader FX landscape.   Speakers: Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Strategy Nora Szentivanyi, Senior Global Economist Fabio Bassi, Head of Cross Asset Strategy Meera Chandan, Co-Head of FX Strategy Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Strategy   This episode was recorded on March 31st and April 1st, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5237997-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5245032-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5238010-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5239048-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party. It is permissible to use J.P. Morgan Data for internal business purposes only in an AI system or model that protects the confidentiality of J.P. Morgan Data so as to prevent any and all access to or use of such J.P. Morgan Data by any third-party.