JPMorgan's chief global market strategist and a prominent figure in Wall Street analysis, is set to leave the firm to explore new opportunities, according to Bloomberg News.
The tenure at JPMorgan spanned nearly two decades, during which recognition for market insights was gained.
Hussein Malik will now assume the role of sole head of global research, Bloomberg News said citing an internal memo.
This transition occurs even as JPMorgan's strategists have been noted for their cautionary stance on the potential for a sharp downturn in US equities.
Despite bearish predictions, the S&P 500 Index has shown resilience, posting a 10% gain in 2024. The outlook remained pessimistic throughout the stock rally last year and was bullish during most of the market downturn in 2022.
However, the anticipated decline in US equities has not come to pass for the third consecutive year.
In a recent analysis, concerns over the narrowing breadth of the market rally in the United States were highlighted. It was pointed out that while the main S&P 500 Index has continued to rise, the S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index has remained stagnant.
It was also noted the presence of "stock disconnects" and mentioned that despite two consecutive soft CPI prints suggesting a potential economic soft landing, several indicators point to heightened market and growth risks.
Looking ahead, it was suggested that the second half of 2024 might present a favorable opportunity to favor eurozone equities over US stocks.
JPMorgan is yet to comment on this.