All Content from Business Insider | JPMorgan's investment in the 'American Dream' comes during a crisis of faith in capitalism by Alice Tecotzky
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JPMorgan launched its "American Dream Initiative" on Tuesday.The bank's effort comes as Americans' faith in capitalism is falling.JPMorgan has invested in other efforts to boost the American economy, including Trump Accounts.Jamie Dimon wants his bank to save the American dream at a moment when many Americans are losing faith in its economic promise. JPMorgan announced a sweeping initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for upward mobility on Tuesday. It's "American Dream Initiative" will focus on six key areas: small-business growth, housing affordability, financial literacy, skills-based training, healthcare, and local institutions, such as schools and hospitals.
While JPMorgan CEO Dimon, who made $43 million last year, is bullish on the American promise, Americans themselves are increasingly skeptical that capitalism, at its heart, still works. A Gallup poll in September found that a record-low 54% of Americans view capitalism favorably, down from 60% in 2021.
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