Macro Capture

LOCKED Positioning for the Next Cycle: Jeff Uscher on Japan and Global Markets

In this conversation, MI2’s Harry Melandri sits down with colleague, Jeff Uscher, to explore the global consequences of a profound shift in industrial policy—and why Japan is rapidly becoming central to the macro narrative. Harry presents Jeff as a uniquely valuable member of the MI2 team, highlighting his fluency in Japanese, his unparalleled access to policymakers, and a 45-year career spanning trading desks, Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, and Medley Global Advisors. Jeff’s ability to interpret the intersection of policy, markets, and corporate behavior sets the tone for a wide-ranging discussion on capital flows, equity markets, and monetary dynamics.  

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LOCKED MacroCapture: On Our Radar | 11/17 -11/21

A short-form weekly video blog designed to keep you aligned with our evolving macro thinking. Each episode breaks down the key developments shaping the landscape, highlights where the data supports—or challenges—our core views, and shares the charts commanding our attention right now.

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LOCKED MacroCapture: Strategy Session – Credit Cracks, AI Hype & Fed Politics

In this Strategy Session, Harry Melandri and Julian dive straight into the major macro forces shaping markets — from credit stress and the state of private lending, to the AI boom, equity positioning, recession risk, and the policy landscape in Washington. You’ll hear them mention Jeff Uscher, our long-standing Japan specialist and one of MI2’s most under-the-radar assets. We originally planned to include Jeff’s segment in this session, but—as you’ll hear—we unsurprisingly ran over time. The good news: Jeff’s full interview — featuring insights from one of MI2’s most experienced and unique voices — will be released next week. You’ll hear from one of the few true Western experts on Japan’s markets, policy shifts, and the pivotal changes underway. It’s a segment you won’t want to miss!

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LOCKED MacroCapture: On Our Radar | 11/10 -11/14

A short-form weekly video blog designed to keep you aligned with our evolving macro thinking. Each episode breaks down the key developments shaping the landscape, highlights where the data supports—or challenges—our core views, and shares the charts commanding our attention right now.

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LOCKED MacroCapture: On Our Radar | 10/27 -10/31

A short-form weekly video blog designed to keep you aligned with our evolving macro thinking. Each episode breaks down the key developments shaping the landscape, highlights where the data supports—or challenges—our core views, and shares the charts commanding our attention right now.

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LOCKED MacroCapture: Research Dossier – Trick or Treat: Should We Be Afraid of Private Credit

A closer look at recent signs of stress in credit markets. Are the recent defaults at companies like Tricolor or First Brands merely isolated cases of poor management or bad luck, or do they signal something broader—echoing Dimon’s warning that “there is never just one cockroach”? This analysis breaks down current conditions, why they matter, and what to watch next.

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