JP MORGAN CHASE(US:JPM) Benzingaยท2025-10-08 13:24Economic Outlook - JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon has not ruled out a possible recession in 2026 despite current upward trends in U.S. GDP [1] - Dimon expressed concerns about inflation not decreasing as expected, with consumer prices rising 2.9% year-over-year as of August, up from 2.7% the previous month [3] Market Sentiment - Dimon's views are closely monitored by investors due to his candid assessments of the economy, including a recent statement that the U.S. economy is weakening following a disappointing jobs report [2] - He commented that ongoing government shutdowns are "a bad idea," but believes they will not significantly impact markets [3][4] M&A Activity - M&A activity has increased recently, with global dealmaking reaching $2.6 trillion through August, the highest seven-month total since the pandemic peak in 2021 [5] - JPMorgan committed $20 billion for the Electronic Arts take-private deal, marking the largest debt commitment by a single bank for a leveraged buyout [6] - Dimon noted the rapid execution of the deal, completed in just 11 days, and highlighted significant merger discussions and financial capacity in the market [7]