Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook Ray Dalio’s Urgent Warning on The Banking Collapse & Recession
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Jul 31, 2024 
Ray Dalio, a billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, shares crucial insights on today's economic landscape. He discusses the alarming bank failures, particularly the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the systemic risks threatening the financial sector. Dalio highlights historical parallels to current conflicts and stresses the importance of personal financial security amidst rising debt and global tensions. With an eye on the future, he advises on diversifying investments and understanding economic cycles to better navigate these uncertain times.
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Three Major Forces
- Three forces influence the current moment: debt/money printing, internal conflict, and great power conflict.
- These forces, combined with acts of nature and technological advancements, drive major historical cycles.
SVB Collapse
- The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was predictable due to the mechanics of banking and rising interest rates.
- When interest rates rise, the value of bonds goes down, creating losses for banks.
Over-Leveraged Global Economy
- The global economy is over-leveraged, with excessive financial assets relative to real value.
- This creates instability and risk, like musical chairs where not everyone can cash out.