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The Beginning of the End for Petrodollar Dominance? Why Deutsche Sees Opportunity for Beijing
The fallout from the Iran war on oil markets could lead to the beginning of the end for the petrodollar, one Deutsche strategist has warned.
TL;DR
- The Iran war's economic fallout could end petrodollar dominance and usher in the petroyuan.
- The U.S. dollar's status as the reserve currency relies on most oil being priced and invoiced in dollars.
- The conflict may disrupt the over 50-year-old "security-for-oil-pricing" agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
- Growing investment in renewable energy could reduce demand for non-renewable energy and U.S. dollar reserves.
- Iran is reportedly negotiating to accept yuan for oil payments in exchange for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.