Central BanksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 24 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•
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Dimon Urges National Plan for AI Job Losses as Fed's Waller Weighs Rate Decision

Key Facts

1Fed Governor Christopher Waller described the March interest rate decision as a 'coin flip'.
2Jamie Dimon urged markets to look past AI-related panic, offering a more hopeful outlook.
3Discussions regarding tariff refunds are emerging as a factor in the current economic landscape.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has characterized the upcoming March interest rate decision as a "coin flip" amid persistent economic uncertainty. In a significant policy shift, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called for a national plan, similar to "trade adjustment assistance," to mitigate potential AI-driven job wipeouts. This recommendation aligns with concerns raised by Citrini Research regarding the potential collapse of the middle class due to technological disruption, even as Jim Cramer argues that AI anxiety is overblown. Dimon’s latest stance emphasizes the need for structural labor protections alongside the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. Consequently, major indices like SPY and QQQ remain sensitive to these socio-economic warnings, while the USD and Treasury yields react to the shifting Fed outlook.