Dimon Says JPMorgan's Rivals Are Doing 'Dumb Things'

Bloomberg Markets and Finance | February 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTC
Bearish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Jamie Dimon sees parallels to the pre-2008 financial crisis, citing 'dumb things' being done by rivals.
  • He mentions a 'rising tide lifting all boats' and aggressive lending, similar to the pre-crisis era.
  • Despite Dimon's concerns, a Bloomberg reporter highlights that there isn't 'a huge amount of stress' in the system currently.

AI Summary

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of parallels to the pre-2008 financial crisis, citing 'dumb things' being done by rivals in the financial industry. He suggests a 'rising tide lifting all boats' environment is leading to aggressive lending practices, reminiscent of the era before the disastrous crisis. While acknowledging a boom in lending, a Bloomberg reporter notes that there isn't currently a 'huge amount of stress' in the system.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 90%
Consensus Bearish 90%