In this episode, host Amaury Guzman from the Leveraged Finance desk is joined by Kevin Foley, global head of Capital Markets, to discuss key insights from the 30th annual Global Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami. Together, they explore the current market sentiment and delve into the impact of tariffs, inflation and regulatory changes on the financial landscape. They also discuss the resurgence of M&A activity and J.P. Morgan's increased commitment to direct lending.    This episode was recorded on February 27, 2025.   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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