Trump’s 25% tariffs have now come into force on all US imports from Mexico and Canada. Also on the show: President Trump’s doubling of tariffs on China comes as the country’s top political advisory body begins its week-long gathering; OPEC+ alliance has announced an unexpected supply hike starting April; Egypt is hosting an emergency summit where it’s hoping to counter Trump’s proposal to expel Palestinians and take over Gaza; senior US defense official says President Trump has ordered a pause to all military aid to Ukraine; the United Nations’ World Food Programme is closing its southern African bureau; Israeli media is reporting Israel is planning to resume its Gaza offensive in 10 days if the impasse with Hamas over a new truce proposal persists; Austrian energy producer OMV has agreed on key terms with the UAE’s Adnoc to create a $60B global chemicals and plastics giant; Johannesburg Stock Exchange has reported a more than 10% increase in net profit after tax; Nedbank’s profit rose to a record after higher fees boosted revenue and lower credit losses reduced impairment charges. Guests include: Deepak Mehra, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Chief Economist; Paul Gruenwald, S&P Global Ratings, Global Chief Economist; Andrew Freris, Ecognosis Advisory, CEO; Leila Fourie, JSE CEO; Jason Quinn, Nedbank, CEO.
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:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:05:28 – Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico
00:08:49 – Deepak Mehra, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Chief Economist
00:15:09 – China ‘two sessions’ begins Tuesday
00:19:30 – OPEC+ plans to revive output
00:27:39 – Paul Gruenwald, S&P Global Ratings, Global Chief Economist
00:34:40 – Egypt hosts emergency summit on Gaza
00:40:10 – Trump pauses military aid to Ukriane
00:43:23 – UN food agency shuts Southern Africa hub
00:56:50 – Andrew Freris, Ecognosis Advisory, CEO
01:18:36 – Leila Fourie, CEO, JSE
01:24:08 – Jason Quinn, Nedbank, CEO
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