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Insights Now

Insights Now

By: Dr. David Kelly and Gabriela Santos J.P. Morgan Asset Management
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Listen to the latest insights from Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist, and Gabriela Santos, Chief Strategist for the Americas at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, as they sit down with a variety of thought leaders for a conversational breakdown of big ideas, future trends, emerging topics, and their investment implications, helping to inform the building of stronger long-term investment plans.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Personal Finance
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  • Why is asset allocation so important?
    Aug 21 2025

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    As economic and policy environments shift, understanding how tactical and strategic asset allocation can adapt is crucial for financial advisors and investors alike. Balancing long-term views with short-term market movements, our Multi-Asset Solutions team highlights the opportunities presented by volatility and dislocation. Discover how credit markets, particularly U.S. high yield, are being tactically adjusted in response to current valuations, and learn why diversification remains a vital strategy.

    Join Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, and David Lebovitz, Research Analyst and member of the Fundamental research team to unpack the complexities of asset allocation, offering valuable insights for achieving long-term investment goals.

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    22 mins
  • Alternative Realities: Hidden opportunities in private markets
    Aug 14 2025

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    J.P. Morgan's Private Bank offers expert guidance to assist affluent clients and their families in achieving their financial objectives. With a global oversight of more than $2.9 trillion in client assets, the bank boasts a legacy of over 200 years of operation.

    On today’s episode, Aaron Mulvihill is joined by Sitara Sundar, Head of Alternative Investment Strategy & Market Intelligence. She spearheads the development of perspectives within and across alternative investments for the bank. Her extensive experience within the organization includes leading the Equity Specialist team, where she provided strategic advice on managed equity portfolios for clients. Before this, Sitara supported J.P. Morgan’s Chief Financial Officer as part of a corporate economics and analytics team, where she was responsible for forecasting global macroeconomic data. At the onset of her career, she worked alongside the firm’s Chairman of Market & Investment Strategy, Michael Cembalest, contributing to the widely acclaimed "Eye on the Market" publication.

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    28 mins
  • What bonds fixed income research strategies?
    Aug 7 2025

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    Research analysts play a pivotal role in fixed income markets, where active management is crucial due to the vast array of issuers and securities. The fixed income industry encompasses a diverse range of bond sectors, including rates, emerging market debt, municipals, high yield and securitized debt, each offering a unique set of complexities and opportunities for investors to explore. As economic policies evolve, fixed income research analysts navigate heightened volatility, especially in interest rates and credit spreads. Their insights underscore the importance of strategic analysis and investment in quality issuers and assets to effectively address these challenges.

    In this episode, Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, is joined by Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they share expert perspectives on the evolving fixed income landscape and reflect on insights gathered from fixed income research analysts.

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    18 mins
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