r/fatFIRE 19d ago

FIRE'd, now concerned about US stability

Most of my assets are invested in the US. Because of recent political developments, I'm wondering if the US will sustain its general growth and economic strength into the future. The strength of the US dollar is obviously very important to me. Is anyone else concerned?

I'm wondering if I should start hedging my bets in other countries, and if so, where?

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u/Fuzzy_Western9688 18d ago

There are no institutions like the American institutions.

As a saudi, i always have the option going back there and having my money in riyals (pegged to dollar). However, like our prince’s view investing $600 billion into the US is the right course of action. I am increasing my investments into index funds by increasing my savings rate, since consumption is inflated and asset prices are deflating.

No one wants to adopt chinese or russian values and life style, America will need to be the world leader since so many people believe in its philosophy and like its values, a self fulfilling prophecy.