Why the U.S. Dollar Will Withstand China’s Challenge to Its Reserve Currency Status

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Why the U.S. Dollar Will Withstand China’s Challenge to Its Reserve Currency Status By Nomi Prins, Editor, Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins “I don’t think we need to be concerned about the U.S. dollar losing its reserve currency status… not in the next 10 years, or in my lifetime…” That’s what I wrote [last month]( in response to a reader’s note about his fears for the dollar. And I explained why the dollar has, in fact, continued to strengthen relative to other currencies. Especially since the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. I believe the dollar’s strength and safe-haven status will keep it in pole position for many years to come. Even in the face of challenges from other currencies, notably the Chinese yuan. But inspired by your interest in the topic, I promised to write some more about it… And [yesterday]( I showed you another reason behind the dollar’s strength – its role in global oil markets. Over 90% of global oil sales are priced in U.S. dollars. Hence the term “petrodollars.” This serves as a crucial support for the dollar’s reserve currency status. But as I mentioned at the end of yesterday’s essay, China is challenging the U.S. dollar’s dominance. And that’s not going to stop. So today, in the second of this two-part series, I’ll explain what China is doing and why. Although I don’t believe the dollar is in any immediate danger as a result of China’s actions… …if you get paid in dollars or have any money in the commodities or currencies markets, this is a megatrend you’ll want to keep on your radar for years to come. Recommended Link [Will You Be Left Behind?]( [image]( The same ‘experts’ who failed to predict the last financial crisis, the rise of Bitcoin, and the shocking election of Donald Trump are warning of big trouble ahead. But once again, they’re dead wrong. And if you listen to them now, it could cost you dearly. Nomi Prins has spent the last two decades investigating the truth about our financial system. And today, she’s issuing an alarming new prediction… She says: “When you really understand what’s happening in our financial system, you’ll see the truth is MUCH stranger than the mainstream media is telling you. We’re on the brink of the greatest wealth transfer in the history of America… Many will be left behind.” [Click here to make sure you’re not one of them.]( -- The Birth of the Petroyuan China’s strategy to establish its currency revolves around oil… In March 2018, the Chinese government launched a crude oil futures contract on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) denominated in Chinese yuan. It enabled any oil producer in the world to sell its oil for something besides U.S. dollars… in this case, the Chinese yuan. The petroyuan was born. This created a new, non-U.S.-dollar benchmark for the price of oil. It also allowed oil market participants to completely bypass the petrodollar system. That had never happened before in the petrodollar era. It’s no surprise that China is using oil in its strategy to establish its currency on the world stage. Oil is the largest and most strategic commodity market in the world. Every country needs it. And if countries need a particular currency to buy oil, they have a very compelling reason to hold that currency. [Featured: The #1 Stock Set to Benefit from High Gas Prices.]( As I mentioned above, the majority of global oil sales are in U.S. dollars. This creates a huge market for dollars around the world. This gives the U.S. unmatched geopolitical power and helps it maintain its status as the world’s leading economy. And that’s an issue for the world’s next biggest economy, China. See, China is the world’s second-largest oil consumer, as you can see in this chart. [Chart] It consumes 14.2 million barrels of oil per day. That’s up 45% from 2013. And according to estimates, by 2030, China’s daily oil consumption will rise by about 11% to 15.7 million barrels. You can see this in the chart below. [Chart] It’s easy to see why… In 2021, China had a GDP of $17.7 trillion. That’s just $5.3 trillion behind the U.S. And it’s growing at a rate of nearly 5% per year. In fact, it’s forecasted to overtake the U.S. to become the world’s largest economy by 2030. And as China’s economy grows, it’s going to be buying a lot more oil. In 2021, 72% of the oil it used was imported. So being able to pay for its oil imports in yuan would be an enormous advantage for China. Let me explain why… Recommended Link [Caught on Camera - Florida man leaves crypto crowd speechless…]( True story. Florida man walks into a packed crypto conference… Executes weird 3-second Bitcoin “trick”... And then this amazing thing happens… [image]( [Click here to watch!]( -- Why China Is Pushing to Establish the Yuan For one, it would mean China would no longer be affected by volatility in the foreign exchange rate. Or at least, the impact of any volatility would be reduced. Second, it would reduce the potency of any threat by the U.S. to exclude China from the dollar-based financial system. Such a move would cut China off from most international trade. Without access to dollars, China would struggle to import oil and engage in international trade. Its economy would grind to a halt. So establishing its own currency, the yuan, on the international stage would be a desirable outcome for China. Recent U.S. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program and on Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion also highlighted the potential risk of using dollars for China. Finally, the U.S. government has had a huge advantage in being able to pay for its oil imports with its own currency, which it can create at will. It’s hardly a surprise that China wants the same advantage. [Featured: Hell for Wall Street could be days away… and they know it’s coming.]( China Cozying Up to Key Oil-Producing Nation Another strategy China is employing is a more geopolitical one… involving a key U.S. ally. You’ll recall from [yesterday’s essay]( how Saudi Arabia played a crucial role in maintaining the U.S. dollar’s world reserve currency status when President Nixon unpegged the dollar from the gold standard in 1971. But relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are deteriorating under President Biden. More specifically, the Saudis are frustrated with the Biden administration’s attempt to strike a deal with Iran over its nuclear program. The U.S.’ perceived lack of support for Saudi Arabia’s intervention in the Yemen civil war likely also plays a role. So China and Saudi Arabia may be finding common ground… In March, the two countries kicked off “active talks” to price some Saudi oil sales to China in yuan instead of the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, China has ramped up its collaboration with the Saudis. For instance, it has helped the kingdom build its own ballistic missiles and consulted on a nuclear program. It has also invested in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s pet projects, such as Neom, a futuristic new city. The Saudis even invited China’s President Xi Jinping to visit later this year. China was Saudi Arabia’s top crude oil buyer in 2021, purchasing 1.76 million barrels a day. At writing, China buys more than 25% of Saudi oil exports. If Saudi Arabia begins conducting its oil business with China in yuan, it would be a smack in the face for the dollar. Those sales would lend significant weight to the yuan worldwide. Recommended Link [You Could Lose 90% of Your Savings When the Rubber Hits the Road]( Soon a deadly economic force could drive the price of tires from $120… to $1,200 PER TIRE! 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Its exchange rate against other currencies, including the U.S. dollar, continues to be managed by China’s central bank. Beijing’s tight control over the yuan also partially explains why it hasn’t caught on with international investors. And with regards to U.S.-Saudi relations, President Biden is said to be considering visiting Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks or months… No doubt, this topic would be high on the agenda in any top-level meetings he might conduct while there… I’ll be sure to report on any significant developments. My confidence in the dominance of the U.S. dollar remains intact. And [as I said before]( I see no danger of the yuan supplanting the U.S. dollar in our lifetimes. So for the readers who shared their thoughts about the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, and the potential rise of the yuan, I hope this two-part series has put your minds at ease. And if there's anything else on your mind that you’d like me to write more about, drop me a line at [feedback@rogueeconomics.com](mailto:feedback@rogueeconomics.com?subject=RE: Why the U.S. Dollar Will Withstand China’s Challenge to Its Reserve Currency Status). Regards, [signature] Nomi Prins Editor, Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins --------------------------------------------------------------- Like what you’re reading? Send your thoughts to [feedback@rogueeconomics.com](mailto:feedback@rogueeconomics.com?subject=RE: Why the U.S. Dollar Will Withstand China’s Challenge to Its Reserve Currency Status). --------------------------------------------------------------- MAILBAG Do you agree with Nomi that the U.S. dollar will remain supreme on the world currency stage? What are your thoughts on her two-part series abouth the pertodollar? 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