Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Debt-Laden US Economy Faces 'Heart Attack,' Advises Investors To Hold 10–15% Gold

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned that U.S. debt levels could lead to a financial “heart attack,” according to Reuters. The U.S. national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, with Moody’s projecting the debt-to-GDP ratio to rise from nearly 100% in 2025 to 130% by 2035 after downgrading the nation’s credit rating in May. Dalio urged investors to allocate 10% to 15% of portfolios to gold, which recently hit highs near $3,600, citing its value in times of crisis. His warning comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set record highs on expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, though he cautioned that high valuations mask fiscal risks.