Ray Dalio Warns Debt Crisis Looms as U.S. Budget Deficit Hits $432B

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, highlighted concerns over a potential debt crisis following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of government debt buybacks likely exceeding $4 billion. He noted that the U.S. budget deficit reached $432 billion in July and federal spending is approximately 40% higher than revenue. Dalio warned that total debt could amount to $11 trillion in service payments, which is roughly 200% of annual revenue. He advised investors to consider assets like gold and bitcoin in response to this financial landscape, emphasizing the importance of addressing debt levels before they become unmanageable.