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Jamie Dimon expresses concern that the US economy may be regressing to the 1970s

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Raises Concerns About US Economy Resembling Troubled 1970s

During an appearance at the Economic Club of New York, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed his worries about the US economy potentially facing challenges reminiscent of the 1970s. Dimon highlighted the risk of stagflation, a combination of low growth and high inflation, which plagued the economy during that decade.

“I worry that it looks more like the seventies than we’ve seen before,” Dimon stated during a Q&A session at the event. He emphasized that certain circumstances could lead to a situation resembling the economic struggles of the 1970s.

Dimon has been vocal about various risks to the US economy in recent months, including the possibility of “stickier inflation and higher rates than markets expect.” He reiterated his concerns about interest rates potentially ranging from 2% to 8% or even higher, indicating that JPMorgan is prepared to handle such scenarios.

Despite JPMorgan reporting a 6% increase in profits in the first quarter, the bank faced challenges with lower-than-expected net interest income, attributed to deposit margin compression and lower deposit balances. This marked the first sequential drop in this key revenue source for the bank in nearly three years.

Dimon also touched on other topics during the discussion, such as government spending, Fed balance sheet reduction, and geopolitical issues impacting essential commodities markets. While describing the US economy as “booming,” he stressed the importance of economic growth in addressing various challenges.

As for his future plans, Dimon remained tight-lipped about his potential departure from JPMorgan, expressing his desire to leave behind a great company and help his country. Despite uncertainties, Dimon conveyed his excitement about the future.

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