Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says a deal to return hostages held in Gaza has been reached. Also on the show: China’s economic expansion met the government’s annual 5% target last year; Rio Tinto shares are in focus in Sydney, with sources telling Bloomberg the world’s second-biggest miner has been discussing a merger with Glencore; Bank of America’s 4Q profit has exceeded analysts’ estimates due to high investment-banking fees and strong net interest income; Kenya and the UAE have signed an economic partnership to enhance trade and investment for both sides; oil is headed for a fourth straight weekly gain ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term; Africa’s Vista Bank will launch in Europe expanding global trade opportunities between Africa and Europe; Nigel Farage tells Bloomberg his Reform UK party isn’t anti-immigration; investors are pouring money into South Africa’s construction sector; Qatar Airways’ Cargo Chief says the carrier isn’t concerned about the risk of higher US tariffs. Guests include: Brett McGonegal, Capital Link, CEO; Sorana Parvulescu, Control Risks, EMEA Partner; Edward Lim, Covenant Capital, CIO; Alfred K’Ombudo, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade; Simon Tiemtore, Vista Group Holding, Chairman.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.
Chapters:
00:03:06 – Netanyahu says Gaza deal reached
00:07:57 – China’s 2024 growth meets 5% target
00:19:18 – Rio, Glencore may be in merger talks
00:59:40 – Alfred K’Ombudo, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade
01:22:35 – Farage changes tone on UK migration in bid power
01:29:05 – Qatar Airways isn’t concerned about the risk of higher US tariffs
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