It’s no secret that JP Morgan Chase is one of the largest and most respected banks in the country. With their access to extensive data, they often have their finger on the pulse of the financial landscape. Just recently, JP Morgan made headlines when they released a statement indicating that, in their expert opinion, the average American consumer has drained their savings.
What makes this warning particularly interesting is the timing. Just a month ago, JP Morgan had a different perspective, suggesting that consumers hadn’t quite exhausted their savings yet and were expected to do so later in the year. But now, they’re singing a different tune, claiming that the consumer savings tap is officially turned off. It’s a major shift, and it has implications for all of us.