The crucial decision to not renew the contract enables Saudi Arabia to sell oil and other goods in multiple currencies, including the Chinese RMB, Euros, Yen, and Yuan, instead of exclusively in US dollars. Additionally, the potential use of digital currencies like Bitcoin may also be considered
  • Che's Motorcycle
    7·
    3 months ago

    Significant financial upheaval is potentially ahead of the financial world as Saudi Arabia has decided not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar deal with the United States. The deal, which expired on Sunday 9 June, was a cornerstone of the United States global economic dominance.

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      • Che's Motorcycle
        2·
        3 months ago

        Ha, indeed it is. I felt something was off with that number, but was too sleepy to do the math, haha.