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Oil States Plot to Ditch Dollar

Gulf Arabs in talks to replace greenback with mix of currencies

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 6, 2009 1:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – The American dollar is dropping against the yen and euro amid reports that the Gulf states are planning to replace use of the greenback in oil trading in favor of a basket of mixed currencies. The Arab states are in advanced discussions with China, Russia, Japan and France to end the pricing of oil in dollars, according to the Independent, which cites banking sources.

The transition is expected to be complete by 2018, according to Chinese sources. "These plans will change the face of international financial transactions," said one Chinese banker. "America and Britain must be very worried. You will know how worried by the thunder of denials this news will generate." Analysts say that ending the use of the dollar in oil trading may be fairly straightforward. But replacing it will be a lot trickier, especially if a mix of currencies and gold is to be used, they warn.

Gulf states are planning to replace the dollar in oil trading with a mix of currencies including the yen, the euro, and the Chinese yuan.
Gulf states are planning to replace the dollar in oil trading with a mix of currencies including the yen, the euro, and the Chinese yuan.   (Shutter Stock)
An oil rig pumps at sunset in the desert oil field of Sakhir, Bahrain.
An oil rig pumps at sunset in the desert oil field of Sakhir, Bahrain.   (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
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COMMENTS
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Hip
Oct 7, 2009 11:10 AM CDT
Keep seeking Seeker...you're obviously not there yet. Your post is perfect example of racism hiding behind the guise of religion.
Doctor-Zaius
Oct 7, 2009 2:15 AM CDT
You do this and pass a public option health care plan and all of a sudden your industrial base pops back into life. Viola! We make things again. Besides, how much longer do you think oil will rule the day?
Doctor-Zaius
Oct 7, 2009 2:13 AM CDT
60 votes in the senate that is which is a veto proof majority. I love how Republicans try to blame Democrats for their bad ideas because they found a few to go along with them.

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