For the US dollar, a subtler shift than a ‘petroyuan’ order is underfoot
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 04:30 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
China's visit from Abu Dhabi's crown prince and developments in Iran diplomacy have led to increased pressure on the US dollar. This shift may be more subtle than an outright move towards a 'petroyuan' order.
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