On Investors’ Minds - APAC Edition

Highlighting private market opportunities with the Guide to Alternatives

In this 124th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Kerry Craig is joined by Aaron Mulvihill, Global Market Strategist, to dive into the world of alternative assets through the just released Guide to Alternatives for Q4 2025.  What are the private market opportunities surrounding the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  What diversification advantages are present when investing in alternatives?  How has the recent pickup in IPO activity affected the private equity market?  Listen now to Kerry and Aaron to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to Alternatives is designed to simplify the complex world of alternative investments to help you make more informed decisions.  Download the Guide to Alternatives from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-alternatives/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP124)

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

A strong Q3 for Asia Pacific earnings: AI demand leads the way

In this 123rd episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Adrian Wong, Global Market Strategist, to break down the Q3 earnings for Asia Pacific corporates.  Has the Artificial Intelligence (AI) growth story been too focused on U.S. based companies, and not enough on those based in APAC?  Which specific APAC markets are benefiting the most from AI's growth over the past year?  What are the recent APAC fiscal policy shifts that have contributed to the positive earnings results?  Listen now to Tai and Adrian to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP123).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

Developed market fiscal tightropes: UK & Japan

In this 122nd episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui takes a closer look at two of the larger developed market government fiscal budgets, in the UK and Japan.  Investors need to be disciplined in their approach to asset allocation, but more importantly, governments need to be disciplined as well in their budget setting.  What are the UK government's options to close the 2026 budget gap?  How is Japan's new leadership dealing with its already high debt burden?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP122).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

Looking ahead with the 2026 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions

In this 121st episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui dives into the 2026 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions (LTCMA), an annual publication that focuses on the long-term, 10 to 15 years of return projections for a broad range of assets, including equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.  What are the major themes impacting financial markets that the authors of the LTCMA see playing out in 2026?  Which asset classes are likely to perform better over the next year?  What risks should be closely monitored?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP119).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

From art to science: Building a more resilient portfolio with alternatives

In this 120th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Pulkit Sharma, Head of Alternatives Investment Strategy and Solutions, to take a closer look at best practices when incorporating alternative into actively managed portfolios. What exactly is multi-alts?  How accessible are alternative investments to today's investors?  What's been the biggest development when considering alternatives when constructing an investment portfolio?  Listen now to Tai and Pulkit to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to Alternatives is designed to simplify the complex world of alternative investments to help you make more informed decisions.  Download the Guide to Alternatives from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-alternatives/).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

U.S. Fed makes a second consecutive rate cut ... will they cut rates again in December?

In this 119th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Kerry Craig recaps the outcome from the October U.S. FOMC meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the largely expected 25 basis point cut in the benchmark interest rate.  What comments did the Fed share regarding the current and potential future state of the U.S. economy?  Are there further rate cuts expected through the end of 2025?  How is the current U.S. government shutdown impacting the Fed's rate cut decision?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP119).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

Summarizing China's top priorities from their latest 5-year plan

In this 118th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui recaps the recently wrapped up 4th Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party, where the focus was in setting the 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for the period covering 2026-2030.  What are the top priorities set forth by the Chinese government?  How can investors best position their portfolios to complement China's top priorities?  What are the potential risks that need to be kept on focus?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP118).

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.

Do circular AI deals warn of a bubble?

In this 117th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Tai Hui is joined by Stephanie Aliaga, Global Market Strategist based in New York, to dive into the latest AI developments around circular deals where AI model developers, hyperscalers, and chip companies are investing into each other.  How similar is this latest AI development to what took place during the 2001 dot com bubble?  Does the current market demand for AI justify the recent large investments in AI infrastructure?  What are the revenue levels being generated from AI services?  Listen now to Tai and Stephanie to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors.

The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP117).  

For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.