In this episode, hosts Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory, and Evan Junek, Global Head of Corporate Finance Advisory, explore the insights from J.P. Morgan’s 2025 Corporate Compass report. They highlight key economic trends and opportunities, examining the effects of global political shifts, anticipated growth and inflation, and the transformative potential of AI. The discussion also covers the impact of deregulation on smaller companies and M&A activity. Additionally, they address potential risks like geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, offering strategic insights for corporate leaders to navigate the rapid changes and uncertainties of 2025. Click here to learn more about the Corporate Compass report: jpmorgan.com/CFA This episode was recorded on December 19, 2024. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

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