JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered an upbeat outlook on the US economy in 2026 but pointed to looming geopolitical issues and persistent inflation as risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered an upbeat outlook on the US economy in 2026 but pointed to looming geopolitical issues and persistent inflation as risks

JPMorgan Chase reported lower fourth-quarter profits Tuesday as CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed Federal Reserve independence and offered an upbeat reading on the US economy.

The giant US bank reported $13.0 billion in profits, down seven percent from the year-ago period following a $2.1 billion hit connected to the assumption of the Apple credit card, replacing Goldman Sachs.

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