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Making Sense — 337 episodes

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Navigating credit markets in 2026: “Don’t let the macro narrative overwhelm the micro”

2

The future of treasury: From back office to strategic forefront

3

How is automation shaping emerging markets?

4

What's next for tech equity capital markets in a record year for mega-cap IPOs?

5

Innovate to simplify: Structuring for modern markets

6

The capital required for critical supply chains

7

Power surge: The US electricity derivatives boom, with ElectronX

8

The new defense playbook: Partnerships, capital, capability

9

Global equities check-in: Europe strong, Asia rebuilding

10

CPI, inflation & IMAX: Why “fun” still feels expensive

11

Inside Blackstone’s hedge fund investing platform

12

July jobs report: How a big headline miss may be overstating weakness

13

Geopolitics vs. markets: How might the US, China and Iran reshape global risk?

14

Deals and discipline: What’s driving markets at mid-year?

15

Momentum vs. fundamentals in the AI trade: Insights from BlackRock

16

Sifting through shifts in Asia Pacific gold trading

17

The rise, reach and rallying power of the retail investor in Asia

18

What’s driving the systematic shift in commodities trading?

19

The future of commerce: Why checkout matters most

20

2026 mid-year outlook: Resilient growth, sticky inflation, shifting Policy

21

Dealmaking in healthcare: A mid-year pulse check

22

Coming soon: 2026 Global Research mid-year outlook (Full episode out Monday)

23

Security and Resiliency in Action: Powering the AI revolution

24

Emerging market credit: Liquidity in a new era

25

Equities update at mid-year: What drove the recent rally and what’s next?

26

Airline industry outlook: Fuel, fares and demand shifts heading into summer

27

Unlocking liquidity: The evolution of structured financing in private markets

28

Convergence in motion: Inside the institutional blockchain shift

29

A quant’s guide to finding alpha in commodities trading

30

What to expect from a Warsh-led Fed

31

Staying a step ahead in the bold new era of shareholder activism

32

The hidden costs of resilience: Financing the new supply chain reality

33

April jobs report: “Better than expected,” signs of resilience, and AI’s impact

34

The interplay between liquidity and collateral

35

ETFs and mutual funds: What dual share classes could mean for investors

36

How are retail investor dynamics shaping equity markets?

37

Explaining the disconnect between geopolitics and markets

38

Equities are back to all-time highs — what’s next?

39

The credit mosaic: A unified approach to the future of trading

40

Inflation in focus: Unpacking the March CPI report

41

Security and Resiliency in Action: Supercharging the energy supply chain

42

Private credit: Performance vs. liquidity

43

March jobs report: Healthy labor market, slower supply, more volatility

44

EMEA in Conversation | Eyes on Europe

45

Portfolio trading is reshaping credit - here's how

46

Why clean tech companies are critical for energy security

47

Exploring the evolving Asian consumer and investor base with Dymon Asia

48

Examining the AI value chain with Horizon Global Partners

49

How are geopolitics and AI trends impacting leveraged finance?

50

From stalling home prices to new reforms: Will US housing activity pick up?

51

What lies ahead for Iran and the wider region?

52

Blockchain breakthroughs: “You can’t innovate from afar”

53

Inflation in focus: Unpacking the latest CPI report

54

EMEA in Conversation | Middle East in Motion

55

What's in store for the silver market in 2026?

56

Is "another year of good growth" ahead for the US economy?

57

AI Risk and opportunity: The state of tech lending

58

Rally or retreat: What‘s next for US equities?

59

What’s the outlook for credit financing in 2026?

60

How events in Venezuela could reshape global commodities

61

December Jobs Report: Will the US economy remain in a “low-hire, low-fire” mode?

62

2026 Corporate Compass: Market resilience, AI and geopolitics

63

2026 outlook: What’s next for markets and the global economy?

64

The Supreme Court, executive power and market implications

65

Mega deals and market shifts: 2025 investment banking recap and 2026 outlook

66

Live from the trading floor: Views on global rates, FX, and EM

67

Trading Insights: What to watch in equity markets heading into year-end

68

AI, policy and the future of US power trading

69

Trading Insights: Unpacking innovations in quantitative investment strategies (QIS)

70

Uncharted territory: Unpacking the longest government shutdown on record

71

“It’s not just innovation, it’s impact”: How AI is revolutionizing healthcare

72

Live from Money20/20 Middle East: Moving money, shaping futures

73

How stablecoins are reshaping global finance

74

"Bending, not breaking": The global economy’s new normal

75

Trading Insights: Exploring trend-following strategies with Lynx’s CEO

76

Inside Tech Stars 2025: From IPOs to defense tech

77

Trading Insights: US policy and the impact of tariffs

78

Shutdown showdown: Economic and market impacts explained

79

From geopolitics to rate cuts: What’s shaping commodities markets?

80

Trading Insights: Why macro matters for systematic investors

81

The data center surge: Building the backbone of the digital age

82

Digital assets unveiled: Industry insights and regulatory shifts

83

Rare earths, real impact: Inside the MP Materials deal

84

Resilience and Risks: Insights from the European Leveraged Finance Conference

85

Navigating the Future: How AI, energy and health care will impact the corporate landscape

86

August jobs report: "The job market continues to soften"

87

Trading Insights: Retail vs. institutional investor divergence

88

The evolution of online sports betting

89

M&A trends and opportunities: A global perspective

90

Trading Insights: Behavioral biases and their impact on investing decisions

91

What does the July CPI report tell us about inflation trends?

92

Trading insights: “Staying positive, though markets could be choppier"

93

July jobs report: A marked slowing in job creation

94

Is AI the solution to data analytics challenges?

95

A deep dive into financing in Latin America

96

Trading Insights: Intraday options, levered ETFs and the retail investor

97

Trading Insights: Systematic investing, with Aspect Capital’s co-founder Martin Lueck

98

A CIO’s view: Insights from 30 years of hedge fund investing

99

Empowering directors: Practical perspectives for boardroom success

100

June jobs report: Better than expectations

101

Uncertainty reigns: The market outlook at mid-year

102

Serving up success: Crabel Capital Management’s evolution

103

Navigating the hedge fund frontier: Insights from the Elo Pension Fund

104

Trading Insights: Data in the discretionary investment process with AKO Capital’s CEO

105

Trading Insights: The rise in European trading volumes

106

A deep dive into the world of investment-grade private credit

107

Private credit branches out

108

May jobs report: “Steady as she goes”

109

Are conditions favorable for an IPO market boom?

110

Back to basis: Why the Treasury basis trade is in focus

111

Navigating the bank loan market: Trends, volumes and strategies

112

Trading Insights: All about alternative data

113

Opportunities and headwinds for financial sponsors in 2025

114

Humanoid robotics: A deep dive into automation’s next frontier

115

Tariffs and trade tensions: How can companies manage the fallout?

116

A new era of credit portfolio trading?

117

Trading Insights: A tactical US equity rally?

118

April jobs report: Solid growth stands out against economic uncertainty

119

Securities taxation: Why custodians must adapt

120

Trading Insights: Data vs. model – what’s more important?

121

Navigating volatility: M&A and leveraged capital markets update

122

President Trump’s first 100 days: What’s happened and what’s next?

123

From tariffs to tightness: What’s happening in the US housing market?

124

Leveraged finance trends: ‘Be ready to be nimble’

125

Trading Insights: How the Bank of England harnesses AI and data

126

Jobs, tariffs and the Fed: Recapping the March US employment report

127

Navigating the future of sustainable finance

128

Trading Insights: A structural shift in European geopolitics

129

Is the gender pay gap closing?

130

Payments Unbound: Tackling fraud in a digital world

131

30 years of growth: Insights from J.P. Morgan's Global Leveraged Finance Conference

132

Trading Insights: Navigating US equity market fluctuations

133

The impact of EMIR 3.0 on Euro swaps trading

134

Trading Insights: Incorporating sustainability into the investment process

135

Trading Insights: Evolution of the markets structuring business

136

Debt Restructuring: Recent trends, insights and market dynamics

137

Trading Insights: Can US exceptionalism keep its shine?

138

2025 e-Trading Insights: What’s top of mind for institutional traders?

139

January jobs report: 'A pretty favorable picture overall'

140

From uncertainty to opportunity: The future of EMEA dealmaking

141

Navigating Asia’s bond and equity markets

142

Trading Insights: Risk and reward for European equities post-YTD rally

143

Navigating the hedge fund frontier: Insights from CPP Investments

144

Trading Insights: US equities: Buy the dip or brace for volatility?

145

2025 Corporate Compass: Insights for a transformative year

146

A year of divergence: The market and economic outlook for 2025

147

Trading Insights: AI in the macro process, with Balyasny’s head of Macro Research & Chief Economist

148

“A year of surprises”: Global capital markets recap and 2025 outlook

149

Trading Insights: Thinking ‘Future Back’, with J.P. Morgan’s head of Corporate Futurism

150

Trading Insights: Long-term investing for a long-term mission, with Wellcome Trust

151

Trading Insights: A post-election rally in US equities

152

How Trump 2.0 could impact the global economy and markets

153

Trading Insights: QIS developments and the use of LLMs

154

How hedging market risk is changing

155

Navigating the hedge fund frontier: Insights on early-stage investing

156

More questions than answers in the October jobs report

157

How bond ETFs are shaping the trading landscape

158

The surge in ETFs: A great growth story

159

Tech Stars Conference: What's next for EMEA tech?

160

T+1 deep dive, part 2: Future outlook for Asia and Europe

161

T+1 deep dive, part 1: Lessons learned from the US rollout

162

The four W's driving food insecurity: War, weather, waste and water

163

Trading Insights: How high is positioning in US equities?

164

Trading Insights: An intersection between quant and fundamental investing, with Matt Jones, Global PM at Fidelity

165

Payments Unbound: The future of cross-border payments

166

Unpacking September's unexpectedly robust jobs report

167

What's driving growth for founders today?​

168

Debt capital markets: A post-summer deep dive​

169

Trading Insights: Evolution of the US ETF market

170

Leveraged finance markets: As good as it gets?

171

What’s next for private credit?

172

India's private equity boom: Insights and opportunities

173

Trading Insights: Tracking the retail investor via social media data

174

Recession or slowdown? Navigating uncertainty​

175

Pivotal themes in public finance

176

What’s in store for back-to-school spending?

177

Market recap: Key takeaways from August's volatility​

178

Power trading amps up

179

Advancing Alternatives: Robyn Grew, CEO of Man Group

180

Private credit in focus: A deep dive into direct lending​

181

Technology's role in the new private market landscape

182

Digitization of portfolio management and J.P. Morgan’s Vida platform

183

The future of food: A conversation with Infinite Roots​

184

Standout themes in Mexico’s FX and rates markets

185

Could July’s jobs report lead to a series of rate cuts?

186

Unpacking the investment banking outlook in Asia Pacific

187

Tactical US equity view as earnings ramp up

188

What’s the outlook for markets and the economy in post-election India?

189

Rowing to success at J.P. Morgan

190

The market outlook at mid-year: A long road to normal

191

How is innovation reshaping the future of healthcare?​

192

Are animal spirits driving M&A in the UK and EMEA?

193

Powering growth through partnership: Mid-Cap investment banking & financial sponsors

194

US equities at all-time highs

195

Does the June jobs report indicate a soft landing?

196

What’s shaping the capital markets in 2024?

197

The evolution of FICC markets

198

The AI supply chain, with Timefolio’s Singapore CIO

199

What’s driving rent inflation?

200

The Tech Pulse: Inside the 2024 technology investment landscape

201

Data Assets & Alpha Group: An underperformance in European equities

202

State of the High Yield Debt Capital Markets​

203

J.P. Morgan’s Board Summit: Takeaways for Directors in 2024

204

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Extending the trend, with J.P. Morgan’s Lead CTA Structurer

205

May jobs report exceeds expectations

206

IPO Comeback: What’s driving the uptick?

207

What are the implications of the upcoming elections?

208

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Harnessing equity alphas, with Jupiter’s Head of Systematic Equities (Part 2)

209

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Harnessing Equity Alphas, with Jupiter’s Head of Systematic Equities (Part 1)​

210

High Tides Lift All Boats: Connecting for Success at J.P. Morgan's Board Summit

211

FICC Market Structure: The evolving execution ecosystem

212

How are streaming platforms reshaping entertainment?

213

Unpacking renewable energy across Asia Pacific

214

More upside risks for the oil market?

215

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A special-situations approach to Alpha, with Blantyre Capital’s Founder and CIO

216

April jobs report shows signs of cooling

217

Data Assets & Alpha Group: An equities dip to be bought?

218

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Equity concentration risks and the retail investor

219

FICC Market Structure: Tapping into Asia’s markets

220

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Evolution of data management – and where to next

221

Mobilizing development finance in Asia Pacific

222

How is the generative AI landscape evolving?

223

March jobs report underscores labor market tightness

224

How can tax equity spur the energy transition?

225

Data Assets & Alpha Group: APAC equity market structure & the liquidity landscape

226

How are rising cocoa prices impacting chocolate brands?

227

The EMEA Brief: Unpacking investment banking dynamics in the region

228

The Future of Development Finance: Balancing impact and returns

229

Data Assets & Alpha Group: What’s next for European equities?

230

Is demand for electric vehicles slowing down?

231

Navigating the Green Investment Frontier: Insights from the Clean Tech Stars Conference

232

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Data in the stock picking process, with BlackRock’s EMEA CIO of Fundamental Equities

233

Some signs of cooling in the February jobs report

234

Soft Landing? M&A Boom? Unpacking the Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

235

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A macroeconomic approach to investing, with Fulcrum’s Chief Research Officer

236

FICC Market Structure: Blockchain’s case for liquidity

237

China’s economic outlook and policy pathways for 2024

238

Strategic investment themes for 2024

239

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Can US equities break even higher?

240

What to expect at the 2024 High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference?

241

FICC Market Structure: The future of electronic trading

242

Surprising payroll and wage gains in the latest jobs report

243

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Asset Allocation amid Climate Risks, with Fidelity Intl Macroeconomist

244

A bullish outlook for gold in 2024?

245

“Opening with a Bang”: An update on the European Leveraged Finance Markets

246

The Global Economy in 2024: Trends and Surprises with Michael Cembalest

247

Insights from J.P. Morgan’s 42nd Healthcare Conference

248

2024 Global Inflation Outlook

249

Data Assets & Alpha Group: 2023 Surprises and a Look Ahead

250

A Guide to Navigating 2024 for Corporate Decision Makers

251

Data Assets & Alpha Group: US Macro & Positioning Views - January 2024

252

December jobs report beats estimates

253

Data Assets & Alpha Group: The Evolution of Systematic Strategies, with Aspect Capital’s CEO (Part 2)

254

FICC Market Structure: Uncovering Key Trends in EM Swaps

255

Data Assets & Alpha Group: The Evolution of Systematic Strategies, with Aspect Capital’s CEO (Part 1)

256

What’s the Outlook for Holiday Shopping This Season?

257

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Demystifying AI in the Financial Domain (Part 2)

258

2024 Outlook: Windows of Opportunity, Bouts of Volatility

259

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Demystifying AI in the Financial Domain (Part 1)

260

FICC Market Structure: Breaking Down Basel III: What the US Proposals Could Mean

261

Does the November Jobs Report Point to a Soft Landing?

262

2024 Investment Banking Outlook

263

Why is Cybersecurity in the Spotlight?

264

The Growing Appetite for Obesity Drugs

265

How Can Sustainable Finance Make a Global Impact?

266

A Perfect Storm of Growth in Debt Private Placements

267

What’s the Outlook for Energy Markets in 2024?

268

Data Assets & Alpha Group: The Case For Further Near-Term US Upside

269

Ready to Navigate Market Windows?

270

Signs of Softening in the October Jobs Report

271

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Trend-following in alternative markets, with Florin Court’s Deputy CIO

272

Will Halloween Lead to a Strong Holiday Season?

273

Key Takeaways From the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings

274

Considering an IPO? Themes and Thoughts on the Next Wave

275

Is The Economy on Track for a Soft Landing?

276

Setting New Standards for Corporate Hybrid Bonds

277

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Using Complex AI Techniques to Invest; with HF Founder Renee Yao

278

FICC Market Structure: Top of Mind Themes for Q4

279

Are There More Optimistic Times Ahead for Europe?

280

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Diving into Social Sentiment, with BUZZ Index Founder Jamie Wise

281

What’s Scott Galloway’s Secret to Good Leadership?

282

September Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations

283

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A Discretionary Investing Lens, with Carmignac’s UK CEO

284

Debt Capital Markets Have Turned a New Leaf This Fall

285

Data Assets & Alpha Group Podcast: UK – Overlooked but Ripe with Opportunities

286

Hollywood Strikes and the Broader Media Industry

287

What Is Behind the Rise in Shareholder Activism?

288

Data Assets & Alpha Group: AI in the Investment Process

289

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Assessing the Equities Positioning Headroom

290

What Is the Outlook for European Leveraged Finance Markets?

291

Why is China’s Electric Vehicle Industry on the Rise?

292

FICC Market Structure: What’s Fueling Emissions Trading?

293

Supply Offsets Demand in the August Jobs Report

294

Will Debt Markets Find Their Way in 2024?

295

Data Assets & Alpha Group: An Emerging European Retail Investor

296

What Are the Trends Driving the Automotive Industry?

297

Depositary Receipts Educational Series for APAC & LATAM

298

Top Long-Term Risks for Investors

299

Data Assets & Alpha Group: US Macro & Positioning Views

300

El Niño and the Impact on Agriculture

301

Data Assets & Alpha Group: US Exceptionalism vs Intl Equities

302

July Jobs Report

303

Tech Financing: A Goldilocks Scenario?

304

The State of the US Housing Market

305

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Can US Equities Push Even Higher?

306

The Power of Data in Private Markets

307

Data Assets and Alpha Group: H1 2023 in Review (And Market Views From Here)

308

June Jobs Report

309

M&A and LBOs: Financing Trends Across the Leveraged Capital Markets

310

View From the Board: Strategies for Effective Governance

311

Mid-Year Outlook 2023

312

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Time Traveler: A Look Back in Time, with Fredrik Giertz (Part 2)

313

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Time Traveler: A Look Back in Time with Fredrik Giertz (Part 1)

314

What’s the Outlook for Summer Travel?

315

FICC Market Structure: Muni Market Momentum

316

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Chinese Equities - The Case For A Tactical Rebound

317

State of the Global Economy: A Conversation with Michael Cembalest

318

May Jobs Report

319

The Highs and Lows of the High Yield Market

320

Opportunities for Borrowers Navigating Uncertain Markets

321

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Diving Into US Equities (Positioning, Catalysts and the Path From Here)

322

What’s the Impact of China’s Reopening?

323

From IPOs to AI: Deep Dive on Tech Investment Banking

324

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A Conversation with Anna Stupnytska, Global Macroeconomist at Fidelity International

325

FICC Market Structure: What’s All the Buzz Around T+1?

326

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Is the China Recovery Theme Fading?

327

The Rise of Generative AI

328

April Jobs Report

329

Driving Forward: Adapting to the Rapidly Evolving Auto Industry

330

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A Focus on Quant Strategies with Hedge Fund Allocator Pierre Chabran

331

The Future of Big Tech

332

Introducing Research Recap

333

Data Assets and Alpha Group: A New Dawn For Japanese Equities?

334

Data Assets & Alpha Group: A Conversation with Man Group’s Chief Risk Officer Darrel Yawitch

335

Leaving LIBOR Part VI: The End Is In Sight

336

The Power of Clean Technology: A Conversation with Marc Borrett

337

Data Assets & Alpha Group: Market Structure and the Decline in European Liquidity