Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered sees a higher oil floor as the Hormuz crisis spreads to Saudi export routes.

Standard Chartered provided advisory guidance on yuan usage for international trade settlements, liquidity management, and investments. By the end of 2025, the People's Bank of China maintained bilateral currency-swap agreements with over 30 countries and regions, exceeding 4.3 trillion yuan in aggregate value. The development highlights the currency's continued global rise amid market uncertainty.