Ray Dalio warns U.S. debt crisis could trigger 'shocking' economic consequences
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 12 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Ray Dalio's Warning on U.S. National Debt: At a CNBC conference, billionaire investor Ray Dalio cautioned that the escalating U.S. national debt could lead to significant global consequences, urging for a reduction of the federal deficit from 7.2% to 3% of GDP to avoid economic repercussions.
Potential Outcomes of the Debt Crisis: Dalio suggested that the U.S. might face austerity measures, debt restructuring, or pressure on other nations to purchase its debt, drawing parallels to historical precedents and emphasizing the likelihood of surprising developments in the future.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
