We're not in an AI bubble, says JPMorgan's Bob Michele

Market Overview & Economic Outlook - JP Morgan Asset Management manages $800 billion [1] - The US economy is performing well, with Corporate America absorbing tariffs and consumers doing well [2] - Expectation of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December, acting as a tailwind into 2026 [3] - Current market conditions suggest positive returns for investments made today over the next decade [4] - A stimulative macro environment exists with governments borrowing and spending, coupled with easing central bank accommodation and regulatory tailwinds in the US [5] Technology & Investment Strategy - Companies are gearing up for capital expenditure (capex) next year, planning to increase hiring and expand AI initiatives [6] - While some AI investments may be fruitless, others will yield significant returns, similar to the dot-com era [7][8] - The dot-com bubble serves as a lesson, but companies should not stop investing in technology despite potential valuation downturns [8] Demographic Trends - The demographic of 34-year-olds, born around 1991, are dominating earning, spending, and saving [5]