JPMorgan to invest $1.5 trillion in U.S. national security

Core Insights - JP Morgan is launching a 10-year plan to invest up to $10 billion in companies deemed critical to economic security and resiliency [1] - The investment will focus on four key areas: defense and aerospace, frontier technology (including AI and quantum computing), energy technology (such as advanced batteries), and supply chain and manufacturing [1] Investment Strategy - The initiative is part of a broader effort to finance or facilitate $1.5 trillion for companies essential to national security, representing a 50% increase from the previous plan [2] - CEO Jamie Dimon emphasizes the need to reduce reliance on unreliable sources for critical materials and manufacturing, highlighting the associated risks to economic and national security [2] Regulatory Environment - Dimon calls for the removal of obstacles such as red tape, regulatory delays, and partisan gridlock to maintain U.S. competitiveness [3] - He asserts that the strength and resiliency of America's economy are fundamental to national security [3]