Donald Trump sealed an historic political comeback, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Also on the show: Trump says Mexico and Canada may face levies of up to 25% as soon as next month; Trump Trump expressed skepticism the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will hold; the US-dollar rallied and Asian stocks briefly erased opening gains after President Trump said he was considering enacting tariffs on Canada and Mexico; Mubadala Deputy CEO says the US remains the best investment option in terms of risk and reward; criminal gangs are invading tea estates in Kenya’s Rift Valley growing region; Investcorp could look at a deal with a strategic investor or an initial public offering in the next few years; Business and political leaders gathered at the annual World Economic Forum meeting were closely watching for Trump’s comments on Russia’s war on Ukraine; Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning has discussed plans to work with the new White House; oil is trading lower after a morning of volatility. Guests include: Rachana Mehta, Maybank Asset Management, Regional Fixed Income Co-Head; Adam Ramey, NYU Abu Dhabi, Associate Dean of Social Science; Haig Bathgate, Callanish Capital, Director; Lesetja Kganyago, South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor.
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:
00:03:58 – President Donald Trump inaugurated
00:07:36 – Trump: Thinking of tariffs on Canada, Mexico
00:10:21 – Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza ceasefire will hold
00:15:22 – Rachana Mehta, Maybank Asset Management, Regional Fixed Income Co-Head
00:30:38 – Adam Ramey, NYU Abu Dhabi, Associate Dean of Social Science
00:37:54 – Mubadala: US still best investment option
00:39:02 – Gangs target Kenyan tea estates
01:03:23 – Haig Bathgate, Callanish Capital, Director
01:24:12 – Lesetja Kganyago, South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor
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