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JPMorgan Chase CEO Warns of Underestimated Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that investors are not fully accounting for mounting geopolitical and fiscal threats. Dimon said he would not purchase equities or long-dated U.S. government bonds, citing risks he believes exceed market expectations. The banking executive pointed to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, U.S.-China tensions, and escalating military spending amid expanding government deficits as primary concerns. While acknowledging that some risks may already be reflected in asset prices, Dimon noted that actual events remain unpredictable. His warnings contrast with recent market resilience, as the S&P 500 has gained nearly 10% this year despite geopolitical turbulence. JPMorgan Chase and competitors reported strong quarterly results driven by robust trading and investment banking revenues, suggesting the U.S. economy has proven more resilient than anticipated.