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The Blob: Capital, China, Chips, Chicago and Chilliwack — Michael Cembalest, J.P. Morgan Private Bank (2025)

September 24, 2024

Article examines how liquidity, passive flows, and central-bank policy have fused global markets into one interconnected system. The report argues that “The Blob” — a term for the self-reinforcing web of capital and algorithms — now exerts as much influence on prices as earnings or growth. For investors, it highlights a new imperative: mastering liquidity dynamics as a core skill in portfolio construction.

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The Blob: Capital, China, Chips, Chicago and Chilliwack — Michael Cembalest, J.P. Morgan Private Bank (2025)

September 24, 2024

Article examines how liquidity, passive flows, and central-bank policy have fused global markets into one interconnected system. The report argues that “The Blob” — a term for the self-reinforcing web of capital and algorithms — now exerts as much influence on prices as earnings or growth. For investors, it highlights a new imperative: mastering liquidity dynamics as a core skill in portfolio construction.

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