Warren Buffett is raising concerns about the U.S. economy, warning that the dollar’s stability and purchasing power are vulnerable.
In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, he cautions that irresponsible fiscal policies can rapidly devalue paper currency, a scenario the U.S. has narrowly avoided in the past. Fixed-income investments, he argues, offer little protection against such risks.
Buffett also highlights flaws in capitalism, noting that while the system remains the most effective at driving economic growth, it has become increasingly prone to abuse.
He acknowledges that throughout history, opportunists have exploited investors, yet the overall impact of American capitalism has far exceeded expectations. Despite financial mismanagement and market disruptions, he believes the country’s economic engine continues to deliver unprecedented prosperity.
Reflecting on his tenure, the 94-year-old investor signals that his leadership at Berkshire Hathaway is nearing its end.
He confirms that Greg Abel is set to succeed him as CEO and will take over writing future shareholder letters. Buffett expresses confidence in Abel’s ability to navigate investment opportunities, continuing the firm’s legacy of strategic decision-making.
Digital asset exchange Bullish, supported by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, is making a stealthy move toward going public.
Polygon is entering a new chapter, with co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assuming the role of CEO at the foundation that oversees its ecosystem.
The UK’s financial regulators are shaking up capital markets, introducing a new private trading platform called PISCES and proposing to cut burdensome reporting requirements for fund managers.
With the US government preparing to unleash over $1 trillion in new debt, bonds might take a back seat to commodities as a safer bet, according to Larry McDonald, founder of “The Bear Traps Report.”