Ray Dalio Warns of Shrinking Stock Market Cushion Against Rising Bond Yields
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warned that stocks are becoming more vulnerable to rising bond yields as the cushion provided by strong earnings growth begins to shrink. Speaking at an event in Singapore, Dalio noted that while equities have so far absorbed higher borrowing costs due to robust corporate profits, this advantage is narrowing with increasing stock prices and elevated Treasury yields near multi-decade highs. Dalio also highlighted a potential disconnect between improving reported earnings and deteriorating free cash flows. He emphasized the importance of monitoring cash flow generation as companies invest heavily in areas like AI, which could strain liquidity despite strong profit reports. Additionally, he expects the bond sell-off to continue due to increased government borrowing and corporate capital needs. Despite these risks, Dalio did not predict an immediate market correction or earnings decline but warned that tightening financial conditions will eventually impact credit availability and economic activity.
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