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Saudi Arabia’s De-dollarization Explained
The longstanding US-Saudi petrodollar agreement is unraveling, with Riyadh inching towards diversified currency deals including the yuan. Our guest commentator sheds light on the history and present challenge to the petrodollar, and what this means for US dollar decline.
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Petrodollar on Shaky Ground; Saudi Arabia Willing to Discuss Selling Oil in Other Currencies
In a recent interview, Saudi Arabia Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said the country is open to discussing trade in currencies other than the US dollar. This could mark the beginning of the end of petrodollar exclusivity. That would be a huge blow to dollar dominance.
A Petroyuan Would Be a Kick in the Gut for the Dollar
Last week, I asked the question: is the US undermining the dollar’s credibility? It appears the answer is — yes. In another blow for dollar dominance, Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering pricing at least some of its Chinese oil sales in yuan.