Ray Dalio warns of potential U.S. debt crisis amid Treasury buyback plans
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Ray Dalio, Scott Bessent
United States
August 21, 2026
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Ray Dalio warns that U.S. debt levels are reaching an unmanageable inflection point. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to buy back over $4 billion in bonds. Dalio recommends diversifying portfolios with gold and cryptocurrencies to mitigate risk.
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