JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon has published a Wall Street Journal opinion piece outlining what he calls a plan for reviving the Western world. The essay addresses economic and political challenges facing Western nations, drawing on Dimon's position as one of the most prominent voices in global finance. His policy arguments routinely spark debate given his influence over banking and markets.

Industry analysts expect more US banks to grow past the trillion-dollar asset mark as consolidation across the American banking sector accelerates. A handful of giants, including JPMorgan Chase, already hold more than a trillion dollars in assets, and further mergers are seen pushing additional institutions toward that threshold. Observers are weighing what ever-larger banks mean for competition and regulation.

JPMorgan has forecast that the Bank of Thailand will raise interest rates three times in 2027, breaking from the market consensus. The call sets the bank apart from analysts who expect Thai monetary policy to remain steady or ease, and is drawing attention among investors tracking Southeast Asian rates.