JPMorgan Warns Easy-Money Era Over as Most Americans Missed Decade-Long Market Rally
In a recent research note, JPMorgan Chase highlighted six key forces reshaping the global economy: deficits, deregulation, de-carbonization, de-population, de-globalization, and de-dollarization. The bank emphasized that declining fiscal discipline and rising public debt—now at $251 trillion globally—are pushing borrowing costs higher for years to come. JPMorgan also pointed out demographic challenges in advanced economies, including aging populations and falling birth rates, which are reducing the working-age population supporting retirees. This trend is expected to lower savings levels and contribute further to elevated interest rates. The bank specifically cited concerns about Social Security’s trust fund depleting within seven years. Amid these structural shifts, a Debt.com survey revealed that nearly half of Americans still live paycheck-to-paycheck despite some improvement in 2026 compared to the previous year. Economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to drive budgeting behavior, with retirement becoming the top reason for financial planning.
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Topics: demographics fiscal policy global debt interest rates