Prominent Investor Ray Dalio Sounds Alarm on Policy Shift Risks for 2026 Midterm Elections

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, in his 2025 market review published on November 5, warned that the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections could mark a significant political turning point.

Dalio analyzed that a decline in currency value leading to higher living costs could become the major political issue, reducing national 'affordability' and potentially causing the Republican Party to lose its majority in the House.

He further predicted a 'very chaotic' situation by 2027. As the 2028 presidential election approaches, he foresees a clash between the hard-right faction led by former President Trump and progressive figures such as Senator Sanders and Representative Ocasio-Cortez...