Report published September 9, 2026
J.P. Morgan Market Intelligence: Global Narrowing, AI Infrastructure & USD/JPY Outlook (September 9, 2026)
J.P. Morgan · September 9, 2026
J.P. Morgan's Market Intelligence desk maintains a tactically cautious/neutral view on global equities, advocating 'Global Narrowing' expressions and cheap European put hedges. They favor secular themes such as AI infrastructure bottlenecks, copper supercycle exposure, and tactical long EM trades in China Internet and Taiwan.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Global Narrowing remains the Trading Desk's tactical view, with cheap EU equity put spreads or hybrid hedges preferred while maintaining core constructive exposure.
- 2.Tactical tech focus is on an AI infrastructure and bottlenecks rebound, though leadership is expected to be broader and more dispersed than in 1H26.
- 3.USD/JPY is expected to hold in a ¥155–160 range rather than sustaining a move below ¥150, which provides modest support to Japanese corporate earnings.
Table of Contents
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- CATALYSTS:
- IDEAS & INSIGHTS – IN BRIEF
- IDEAS & INSIGHTS – IN DETAIL
- EMERGING MARKETS MONETIZATION – Ellen Wang / Victoria Campos
- POSITIONING INTELLIGENCE
Report data
Figure 10: Operating Profit Sensitivity to USD/JPY by TOPIX Sector
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total Semiconductor Industry Sales | 142 USD Billion | July sales weakness was primarily ASP-driven due to memory lumpiness, while volumes were flat. |
| Hedge Fund Gross Exposure Change | +1.3 z-score | Highest weekly re-grossing pace by hedge funds since late June. |
| TOPIX Operating Profit Sensitivity to USD/JPY Depreciation | 0.52 % per 1 JPY | Overall TOPIX OP increases by 0.52% for each 1-yen depreciation against the USD. |
| Brent Crude Price | 100 USD/barrel | Crude nearing $100 amidst renewed US-Iran geopolitical escalation. |
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