The US and European Union agreed on a tarde deal that will see the bloc face 15% tariffs on most of its exports, including cars. Also on the show: Chinese and US officials are set to meet in Sweden to extend their tariff truce beyond the mid-August deadline; Israel says it’s increasing aid distribution to Gaza; Citi’s head of Sub-Saharan Africa believes US tariffs will have little impact on the continent; Premier Li Qiang says China will lead the creation of an international artificial intelligence organization; Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are sparking the biggest bond rally in emerging markets; European cooperate earnings are expected to show how companies are confronting uncertainty and tariff-fueled cost increases. Guests include: Aarthi Chandrasekaran, Shuaa Capital, Head of Asset Management; Akin Dawodu, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Citi; Shareef Al Romaithi, Madari Space, Founder & 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
00:04:38 – EU, US reach deal avoiding Trump tariff hike
00:10:15 – Aarthi Chandrasekaran, Shuaa Capital, Head of Asset Management
00:16:44 – Israel says easing Gaza aid curbs
00:20:50 – Akin Dawodu, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Citi
00:27:43 – China’s Premier warns of ‘AI monopoly’
00:30:51 – Shareef Al Romaithi, Madari Space, Founder & CEO
00:37:27 – Naira-denominated bonds extend 2025 rally
00:42:34 – Big week for European earnings
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