Jamie Dimon Compares 2024 Economy to the 1970s
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shared his unease about the U.S. economy, comparing the current situation to the 1970s, a decade marked by high inflation and stagnant growth. Dimon pointed to large fiscal deficits, changing trade flows, and commitment to large government spending, stating these developments are all inflationary. Contrasting other economists’ optimism for a soft economic landing after inflation cools, Dimon expressed skepticism and worries that the U.S. could head into a recession due to crosscurrents such as the end of COVID-19 stimulus money and high interest rates.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Compares 2024 Economy to 1970s
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shared with Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo that he sees similarities between the economy of 2024 and the 1970s. He noted large fiscal deficits, changing trade flows, and commitment to massive government spending, specifically for infrastructure and the Inflation Reduction Act, as reasons for his concern.
Dimon suggested these developments are “all inflationary”, similar to the 1970s when stagnant growth and high inflation impacted the economy. Despite optimistic market expectations after inflation cooled from a four-decade high, Dimon expressed skepticism about achieving a ‘Goldilocks’ kind of scenario – an economy that’s neither too hot nor too cold.
Several issues raise concerns for Dimon, including the end of COVID-19 stimulus funding and persistent high interest rates. He warned that a recession might still be looming as it takes time for the effects of the Fed’s rate hikes to manifest in the economy.
Dimon Skeptical of Soft Landing Economy
Contrary to some economists’ optimism about a soft landing after inflation cooled from a four-decade high in June 2022, Dimon isn’t confident this will materialize. He cited the Federal Reserve’s steady interest rates since July and three signaled rate cuts this year as potentially pushing towards a recession rather than a soft landing.
He concluded, “I think they did the right thing to raise rates. I think it was a little late… But all those factors may very well push us towards recession, as opposed to a soft landing.”
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