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Petrodollar 50: Evolution and Global Influence
Petrodollars refer to the U.S. dollars earned by oil-exporting countries in exchange for their oil exports. This system emerged in the early 1970s when the United States made agreements with Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to price oil exclusively in dollars, leading to the dominance of the dollar in global oil trade. The term "Petrodollar" encapsulates the economic influence derived from this arrangement, where oil revenues are recycled through international financial markets, predominantly denominated in dollars. Initially, the Petrodollar system provided stability to global finance by ensuring a consistent ... (full story)