Ray Dalio Warns 13 Steps Will Slash Your Savings 40% Now
Ray Dalio, one of the most successful investors in the world, has just issued a grim warning about the future of the US dollar. According to him, the world is going through a sequence of 13 stages that will lead to a loss of 40% in the savings of all people who save in US dollars. Dalio revealed that we are currently between the ninth and tenth stage of this process, which suggests that there is still much to unfold before the crisis is complete. This warning was made in an episode of his podcast, released on Sunday, May 24, and is based on his analysis of recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran is accepting tolls and selling its oil in Chinese yuan, rather than US dollars.
This change may seem like a minor detail in 2026, but Dalio believes it is part of a larger process and will be seen in the future as an important milestone on the path that will lead to the financial loss of Americans. He also warned that the journey will likely lead to a severe depreciation of the US dollar, citing the example of the United Kingdom, which lost its status as a superpower after the Suez crisis. The loss of the US dollar’s status will result in an increase in the financing costs of the US, making debt more expensive and leading to an increase in the printing of money. This, in turn, will trigger rampant inflation and a loss of value of the currency, resulting in a significant loss of purchasing power for Americans.
The situation is even more serious than the one experienced by the British in the last century, when the United Kingdom lost its status as a superpower. Dalio states that the loss of value of the US dollar will be faster and more severe than that experienced by the United Kingdom, exceeding the 40% loss of purchasing power suffered by the British. Furthermore, bonds will also be affected, as high interest rates will ensure that previously purchased bonds will continue to lose value, without yields keeping pace with depreciation. With this, investors who buy bonds now will, in practice, be buying a future loss of value.
Dalio’s warning is a reminder that the global economy is complex and interconnected, and that the actions of countries like Iran can have significant consequences for the US and global economy. The loss of the US dollar’s status as a reserve currency is a gradual process, but one that can have devastating consequences for Americans and the global economy. It is essential that investors and policymakers are aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, in order to avoid a broader financial crisis. The situation is dynamic and constantly evolving, and it is essential to monitor developments and adjust investment strategies and economic policies accordingly.
