In this 144th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, we share this special video replay of Tai Hui and Kerry Craig leveraging the just released Q2 2026 edition of the Guide to the Markets - Asia, to walk through the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire negotiations, the global macro implications on oil prices, and how they will affect the markets through the rest of 2026. What are the asks from both the U.S. and Iranians in what is a very challenging and complex set of negotiations? How are major central banks globally likely to act through the rest of 2026? Can AI investments continue to lift Asian financial markets into 2026? Which global markets could see stronger performance and should be given stronger consideration in asset allocation decisions? Listen or watch now to Tai and Kerry summarize all the latest market developments using the Guide to the Markets - Asia 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 2nd quarter 2026 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--podcastEP144)

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.

VIDEO: Assessing Middle-east, AI, and other key investor topics in Q2 | Guide to the Markets - Asia

On Investors’ Minds