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A weekly podcast dissecting the latest trends in the economy that businesses should know about, from trade dynamics to labor market fluctuations. All from JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking’s Head Economist, Jim Glassman.

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A warming economic pot

Tuesday Jul 05, 2022

A warming economic pot

Tuesday Jul 05, 2022

In the final episode of this podcast, Jim takes a look back at 50 years of economic transformation—and offers optimism about what the future holds for the economy and markets. If you’re looking for more economic and market insights, subscribe to our weekly update or visit jpmorgan.com/cb. For your next podcast, consider the firm’s new “Making Sense” series. 

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The economic state of U.S. higher education

Tuesday Jun 28, 2022

The economic state of U.S. higher education

Tuesday Jun 28, 2022

Jim sits down with Kerry Jessani, Head of Healthcare, Higher Education and Nonprofit Banking for Commercial Banking, to explore the ways the current economic outlook affects colleges and universities, and even how technology has transformed the student experience.  

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Three cheers for fiscal activism

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022

Three cheers for fiscal activism

Tuesday Jun 21, 2022

A sluggish recovery from economic crises worsens outcomes for the government, disrupts people’s lives and erodes wealth. After a century of dealing with economic cycles, American leaders implicitly now understand the costs and benefits of policy activism.    

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CPI: The newest news that isn’t

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022

CPI: The newest news that isn’t

Tuesday Jun 14, 2022

Though it’s generating buzz, the May CPI report reflects the same patterns we’ve seen for months: that our inflation issues are supply-side problems and not a result of too much demand.  

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Reconciling contradictory stories about inflation

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

Reconciling contradictory stories about inflation

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022

In the big picture, there are no signs the economy is overheated. But the evidence plain to see in certain sectors, likely a result of consumer shifts away from services and toward goods during the pandemic. Added together, the odds of a Fed-triggered recession are pretty slim.  

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Monetary conditions versus financial conditions

Tuesday May 31, 2022

Monetary conditions versus financial conditions

Tuesday May 31, 2022

Among a shifting market landscape, the interplay between monetary and financial conditions can be likened to that of conductors and musicians—one sets the tone while the other responds.

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Keep sight of the fundamentals

Tuesday May 24, 2022

Keep sight of the fundamentals

Tuesday May 24, 2022

Stock market valuations have been high by historic norms, but is the standard way of valuing the stock market still applicable?    

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Nothing like the past

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Nothing like the past

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Today’s Federal Reserve has a few tools at its disposal it didn’t have during the inflationary era of the 1970s: a game plan, time and flexibility.  

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Inflation and a more sober outlook on 2022

Tuesday May 10, 2022

Inflation and a more sober outlook on 2022

Tuesday May 10, 2022

Despite the talk of inflation, bond investors still seem to agree with the Fed’s initial instinct that many of the current price pressures will prove to be transitory. Also: Why globalism is still kicking.

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No easy fix to our inflation conundrum

Tuesday May 03, 2022

No easy fix to our inflation conundrum

Tuesday May 03, 2022

The Fed worked hard to prop up the economy during the pandemic. There’s no reason to assume its leaders are now willing to risk pushing the economy into a recession when long-term inflation expectations are still below 2%.

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Meet the Host

Jim Glassman is a Managing Director and the Head Economist for Commercial Banking. From regulations and technology to globalization and consumer habits, Jim's insights are used by companies and industries to help them better understand the changing economy and its impact on their businesses.

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