Xi Jinping warns world is ‘crumbling into disarray’ as 'dangerous' U.S. blockade hits markets. Protect your nest egg now

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the international order is “crumbling into disarray,” flagging geopolitical risks — including criticism of a U.S. naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz — that are already rippling through markets. With oil trading around $100 a barrel and China’s export growth cooling to 2.5%, the article argues rising political risk and inflation can break traditional stock-bond diversification. Analysts and money managers (Ray Dalio, UBS, JPMorgan) are cited urging consideration of alternative stores of value. The piece highlights gold as a hedge, recommends diversifying into real estate and alternative assets (including art via Masterworks), and notes muted long-term equity return forecasts (Goldman Sachs ~3% annual, Vanguard ~5%). Overall, the market implication is heightened volatility, potential fragmentation of global financial links, and a shift toward alternatives like gold to protect portfolios.