In this episode of Making Sense, Rama Variankaval, head of Corporate Advisory at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Evan Junek, global head of Corporate Finance Advisory, to discuss the 15th edition of J.P. Morgan’s annual Corporate Compass report. Together, they unpack the key market trends that defined 2025 — from the rollercoaster of tariffs and geopolitical shifts to the transformative impact of AI on capital spending and corporate strategy. The conversation explores the evolving premium for scale, the rise of focused corporate separations and the changing landscape of capital formation in the U.S. and globally. Discover how companies are navigating uncertainty, pursuing growth and preparing for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2026.
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