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Asian tech equities slid in step with U.S. tech losses, with SK Hynix down about 9.7% and Samsung Electronics around 6% in South Korea, and SoftBank and other peers trading lower in Japan as AI‑fueled bets keep markets volatile; JPMorgan says the AI investment cycle remains intact and expects no meaningful pullback in 6–12 months, despite near‑term selloffs.
Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon for clarification on the bank’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein after newly released Epstein files suggested Dimon discussed the matter; Warren’s letter cites a 2009 email in which Epstein allegedly asked former minister Mandelson whether Dimon should lobby UK Chancellor Darling, with Mandelson reportedly advising to “mildly threaten.” Dimon has repeatedly said he never met Epstein, and JP Morgan says it ended its relationship with Epstein in 2013 and that Dimon was not involved in any decisions about his account; the documents and statements have renewed scrutiny of the bank’s links to Epstein and what Dimon or the firm knew about his activities.
As the Strait of Hormuz reopens, JPMorgan commodity strategists warn a surge of oil into a market that China has reduced its imports into and that’s already adjusting to a potential oversupply could create a temporary glut into 2027, keeping prices volatile even if a full collapse isn’t expected.
Jamie Dimon says the stock market’s strength is surprising given geopolitical tensions and oil shocks, with AI-driven investment as a key tailwind. He notes unemployment near 4.3% and GDP around 2%, plus a stimulus boost, but warns long‑term “tectonic” shifts could reframe the economy in 1–2 years, calling the bull market a “little tsunami.”
JPMorgan analysts say Iran-related oil shocks are tightening global fuel supplies, pushing gasoline toward $5 a gallon while US prices sit above $4 and diesel and jet fuel costs climb, ahead of the summer driving season as geopolitical tensions keep energy markets volatile.
Global software equities extended losses for a second day as investors fret AI disruption, with European analytics and legal-tech names dipping after Anthropic unveiled Claude-based tools. A JP Morgan analyst underscored long-term growth risks and cautious investor appetite, while advertising groups like Publicis and WPP also declined. SAP slid over 3% following weak cloud guidance, even as Nvidia and Microsoft propel AI-driven US gains, prompting regulators to warn of a potential tech bubble.
Jamie Dimon says Trump’s criticisms of Fed Chair Powell threaten Fed independence and could backfire by raising inflation expectations and future interest rates, as central banks rally to Powell; JP Morgan posts a 7% drop in Q4 profit to $13bn linked to a one-off Apple credit-card deal, while CFOs warn that a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest could harm consumers and the wider economy.
Nvidia's stock rose 1.3% after a recent 6% dip, with J.P. Morgan viewing the decline as a buying opportunity and maintaining a $250 target, citing strong order pipelines and strategic options trading, amidst competitive pressures from Google's TPUs.
JP Morgan warned the US government in 2019 about over $1 billion in transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein, some possibly related to human trafficking, involving prominent figures, but no charges have been filed against those named. The bank's alerts, filed during the Trump administration, highlight concerns about Epstein's financial activities and relationships with influential individuals.
J.P. Morgan downgraded Lithium Americas to Sell with a $5 target, citing a nearly 50% potential decline from recent prices after a 200% rally driven by China’s export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, and concerns over the company's valuation and limited sales.
JP Morgan has mandated employees at its new New York headquarters to share biometric data, such as fingerprints or eye scans, for building access, moving from a voluntary to a required process, aiming to enhance security amid increased safety concerns following recent violent incidents involving US corporations.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, warns of a higher risk of a serious fall in US stocks within the next six months to two years, citing geopolitical risks, inflation concerns, and market overvaluation, especially in AI investments, while also commenting on global security and US economic policies.
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding JP Morgan Chase by falsely inflating her company's customer numbers to secure a $175 million acquisition, resulting in a total restitution of nearly $310 million.
JP Morgan analysts report that demand for the new iPhone 17 appears stronger than the iPhone 16, based on delivery lead times in key markets, indicating potentially higher sales and interest in the latest model.
Nike's stock rose after J.P. Morgan upgraded it to Overweight, citing positive prospects for sales and margin improvements.