2026 Predictions From Senior Finance Leaders Shifting Gears

Hi again! This is Jackie and Laura, back and ready to close out an eventful year. First, we thought we’d share some predictions for 2026 from a number of top female leaders in business and finance who this year stepped away from their roles or shifted gears. Their expertise isn’t lost just because they’ve changed course, so we sought out many of them to discuss their views. What we heard was a mix of conviction and caution: from general bullishness on the US, AI-driven productivity and biotechnology breakthroughs to worries about changing global alliances, inflation and technology adoption. And then there was the general uncertainty of it all. Here’s a taste of what we learned:

Jennifer Nason, who retired in February as JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global chair of investment banking after four decades at the New York-based bank, said inflation risks are a main worry for 2026.