Dimon: Markets Showing ‘Extraordinary Amount of Complacency' Amid Growing Risks

Group 1 - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted that the markets have not fully accounted for risks such as inflation, stagflation, credit spreads, tariffs, and geopolitical challenges [1] - Dimon expressed concerns about the greater likelihood of inflation and stagflation than commonly perceived, and noted that credit spreads have not factored in a potential downturn [1] - Despite economic uncertainties, JPMorgan Chase is projecting an increase in earnings from interest payments this year [2] Group 2 - JPMorgan's Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Barnum indicated that the bank's net interest income could rise by $1 billion this year, although the full-year projection of$94.5 billion remains unchanged for now [3] - The bank anticipates a net charge-off rate for credit card debt to be between 3.6% and 3.9% for 2026, compared to an expected 3.6% for the current year [4] - Consumer confidence and small business sentiment have worsened, with over half of businesses in goods-producing sectors expecting negative impacts from tariffs, driven by supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs [4]