At Any Rate

This week, our Global FX Strategists Meera Chandan, Pat Locke, Anezka Christovova & James Nelligan discuss the implications for the dollar from the latest US data, including firmer inflation, as well as other upcoming US policy developments. They also address the outlook for EM currencies amid a more uncertain growth backdrop, against still-constructive views across CHF, GBP & NOK in G10.  

Speakers
Meera Chandan, Global FX Strategy
Patrick Locke, Global FX Strategy
Anezka Christovova, Head of EMEA EM Local Markets Strategy
James Nelligan, Global FX Strategy

This podcast was recorded on 16 October 2026.

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The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is not exclusively affecting the energy side of commodity markets. Namely, agricultural commodities are becoming a point of convergence for high freight rates, fuel costs and disrupted logistics. Today, we run you through these cost effects, as well as update you on our base metals outlook in the run up to LME Week

 

Speakers: 

Greg Shearer, Head of Base and Precious Metals Research

Tracey Allen, Head of Agricultural Commodities

 

This podcast was recorded on October 16, 2026.

 

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In this podcast Francis Diamond, Aditya Chordia and Khagendra Gupta discuss Euro area sovereign spreads, volatility and thoughts on UK rates into the budget.

 

This podcast was recorded on 16 October 2026.

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Anezka Christovova, Ben Ramsey and Gisela Brant discuss the latest market developments and their impacts for the EM fixed income asset class.

This podcast was recorded on 16th October 2026.

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In this podcast, Harry Downie and Abiel Reinhart discuss the latest US CPI print and implications for rates markets

 

Speakers: 

Abiel Reinhart - US Economic Research

Harry Downie – US Rates Strategy

 

This podcast was recorded on October 14, 2026.

 

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Oil is flowing, and natural gas might be starting to follow suit. LNG tanker crossings have posted the busiest week since March, dragging Qatar’s estimated liquefaction capacity utilization to the highest level since the war began. But can this continue?

 

Speaker: 

Otar Dgebuadze, European Natural Gas Research

 

This podcast was recorded on October 9, 2026.

 

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Our Global FX Strategists Pat Locke, Meera Chandan, Tania Escobedo & James Nelligan break down the biggest event of the week - Brazil’s first-round election - and the implications for BRL. They then discuss the outlook for EUR with European spreads at still-high levels, and what that means for a potential rotation amongst funding currencies in the G10 space. 

 

This podcast was recorded on 09 October 2026.

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https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5475182-0

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Anezka Christovova, Ben Ramsey and Michael Harrison discuss the latest market developments and their impacts for the EM fixed income asset class.

This podcast was recorded on 08 October 2026.

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In this podcast, Samantha Azzarello interviews Grant Harris and Steve Palacio on the subtle yet foundational nature of Critical Chemicals, their significance to the United States and China, and what cautionary lessons can be drawn from them.

 

Speakers: 

Grant Harris, Head of Industry & Policy Thematic Research

Steven Palacio, Senior Analyst, Industry & Policy Thematic Research

Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Strategy

 

This podcast was recorded on October 1, 2026.

 

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Oil is flowing from the Middle East once again. Despite that, crude and refined products prices remain high, with diesel markets especially tight. In this episode, we discuss the Strait of Hormuz, but also copper and gold, where the backdrop of high diesel prices, rising real yields and El Niño has sparked discussions.   

 

Speakers: 

Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Research

Greg Shearer, European Natural Gas

 

This podcast was recorded on October 2, 2026.

 

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