Dimon: AI Boom Competes With Government Borrowing

“That's a pause, not a pardon! Dimon said rates are going up, and I have already ordered a bigger bunker toilet.” — Dale Bearman, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 3:04 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by Benzinga: “Jamie Dimon Says AI Boom Is Competing With Government Borrowing for Capital: ‘Rates Are Going Up’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:04 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: AI.

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BenzingaJamie Dimon Says AI Boom Is Competing With Government Borrowing for Capital: ‘Rates Are Going Up’

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga reports Jamie Dimon says AI investment and government borrowing are competing for capital, and quote, rates are going up.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe ten-year is five point two seven three percent.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOpinion: bullish! Capital is fighting over AI like toddlers over one juice box. That's demand, Hank.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe S and P is up point seven one percent.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOpinion: doom. It's two drunks sharing one bathroom, Vera. Someone's coming out unhappy and someone's wet. Rates up means your chip underwear gets tighter.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, the ten-year is down point seven two percent today. Your prophecy is currently losing to a Tuesday.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's a pause, not a pardon! Dimon said rates are going up, and I have already ordered a bigger bunker toilet.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEnough. Both of you sound like a couple arguing over a thermostat. Time for the verdict.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDesk verdict: the market is a buffet with one tray of shrimp and two hungry cousins. Everyone gets food poisoning eventually, but today, it's tasty.