 The financial world has changed. It's time to consider how you'll adapt. We just saw a seismic shift happen in the global financial world when Saudi Arabia declared it may exit the petrodollar system. For 75 years, the petrodollar agreement helped maintain the US dollar status as the world's reserve currency. But that era may be over now for Saudi Arabia, and this change could have far-reaching effects for our economy. In times of major economic transition, investors look to diversify with tangible assets.