JPMorgan Predicts No Rate Cuts, Potentially Boosting Returns

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. President Daniel Pinto indicated that the Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates this year due to persistent inflation, suggesting that any rate hikes are unlikely in the near term.
• Despite robust job creation and economic expansion, high inflation levels are dampening the possibility of quick rate cuts, leading to rising borrowing costs in the US.
• Pinto's stance aligns with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's view on preparing for higher interest rates, with Dimon suggesting in a recent letter to shareholders that persistent inflationary pressures may lead to rates higher than market expectations.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. President Daniel Pinto suggested that the Federal Reserve might not cut interest rates at all this year due to persistently high inflation. Speaking at a Semafor event in Washington, Pinto remarked, "It may take a bit longer until they can cut rates," indicating that the likelihood of a rate hike is "very, very low" amidst widespread skepticism about imminent inflation easing. He noted that the Fed is not in a rush, as an early rate cut could be "painful" and likely lead to a recession.

Recent economic data indicates that US inflation is still higher than many had anticipated earlier this year, which lessens the likelihood that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates quickly. Because of this, borrowing costs will continue to rise even while the US economy is being supported by robust job creation and overall economic expansion.

Pinto's remarks are consistent with those of Jamie Dimon, the longtime CEO of JPMorgan. Earlier this month, Dimon stated in a letter to shareholders that his company is ready for rates between 2% and 8% "or even more," and that persistent inflationary pressures may result in higher rates than the market anticipates.

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Two-year US Treasury rates increased somewhat earlier on Thursday following a comment made by New York Fed President John Williams on the potential for rate increases during the same event.

Pinto also spoke on JPMorgan's recent takeover of First Republic Bank, a local lender that experienced financial difficulties a year ago. He said that although the acquisition helped JPMorgan and steadied the financial system, the Wall Street bank will not be seeking to acquire any additional small banks in the near future.

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