Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, a big-time investment firm, says the US is going to keep racking up debt, no matter who wins the upcoming election.
Debt is a Big Problem, But No One’s Talking About It
Dalio says the US is already drowning in debt, and it’s only going to get worse. He thinks the government will just keep printing more money to try and make the debt problem go away, but that will just cause inflation.
“We’re in a lot of debt, and it’s going to keep going up,” Dalio said. “No one is going to tackle the debt issue head-on. They’ll just print more money to deal with it.”
A Divided Country
Dalio also thinks the US is becoming more divided, with different parts of the country looking to their own state governments for leadership. He thinks this is because people can’t agree on what the government should be doing.
Tax Policies Will Impact Markets
Dalio is also keeping a close eye on the candidates’ tax plans. He thinks those plans will have a big impact on the stock market.
“How the candidates plan to tax businesses and people will have a huge impact on how the market performs,” Dalio said. “Lower taxes for businesses could boost the market, while higher taxes could hurt it.”
Election is a Big Deal
Overall, Dalio thinks the election is a big deal, and it will have a big impact on the future of the US. He says there are a lot of important issues at stake, including the economy, taxes, and the country’s direction.