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Dalio Warns U.S. Debt Crisis Threatens Future Generations

1/9/2026

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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned the United States national debt of $38 trillion is unsustainable.
He warned the debt will burden future generations and could prompt dollar devaluation.
Dalio compared the situation to the 1970s and urged gold as a stable asset.
He noted central banks are concerned about becoming self-sufficient amid geopolitical tensions.
Dalio advised investors to diversify portfolios and consider inflation-indexed bonds and gold for protection.

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Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned the United States national debt of $38 trillion is unsustainable.
He warned the debt will burden future generations and could prompt dollar devaluation.
Dalio compared the situation to the 1970s and urged gold as a stable asset.
He noted central banks are concerned about becoming self-sufficient amid geopolitical tensions.
Dalio advised investors to diversify portfolios and consider inflation-indexed bonds and gold for protection.