JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has called for increased humility from regulators, criticizing their capital plans. As US regulators push for banks to bolster their capital reserves following recent collapses of smaller lenders, Dimon has labeled these plans as a significant drawback compared to international competitors. He urged the Federal Reserve to acknowledge their mistakes, noting their incorrect predictions about interest rates.
In related financial news, chief economists from leading North American banks anticipate that the Federal Reserve has concluded its interest rate hikes and might reduce rates by approximately one percentage point next year. The American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee predicts a marked slowdown in US economic growth, projecting less than a 1% annualized rate over the next three quarters, which is expected to increase unemployment while curbing inflation.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann has signaled the likelihood of further rate hikes to tackle persistent inflation. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt emphasized that controlling inflation is paramount, indicating that economic growth must improve to avoid tax increases.
Apple is preparing for a high-stakes product launch, unveiling the new iPhone 15, updated Apple Watch, and AirPods amid concerns of a potential backlash in China. Recent bans on iPhone usage among Chinese government employees have fueled these fears. Despite this, Apple has successfully shifted a significant portion of its production to India, a move seen as strategic amid the growing tension.
Adding to Apple’s challenges, the company has renewed its contract with Qualcomm for modem chips, indicating delays in developing its own components. This comes as Arm’s initial public offering is reported to be oversubscribed by ten times, with expectations of further demand before trading begins on Thursday.
In a significant geopolitical development, former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove has advocated for maintaining dialogue with China, following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of espionage. This situation has led to calls from senior Tory MPs for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to designate China as a threat. Sunak has described the relationship with Beijing as a “challenge” but has refrained from stronger rhetoric.
On the domestic front, the discovery of hazardous concrete in the Houses of Parliament has added to the Conservative government’s woes. Structural engineers have assured there is no immediate risk, but the revelation exacerbates the existing issues of aging public buildings.
Finally, Thierry Breton, the EU’s Internal Market Commissioner, continues to push for stringent regulations on big tech companies. Known for his bold approach, Breton has become a key figure in implementing the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, aiming to ensure that large tech firms comply with European standards. His assertive style and pro-European legislation have drawn mixed reactions from industry leaders.
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