President Trump dispatches top negotiators for additional high-level meetings with both Russia and Ukraine… directing envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week. US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett emerges as the frontrunner to be the next Fed Chair. Traders push the 10‑year yield to four-percent, betting he’ll lower rates to where President Trump wants them. Plus, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present her highly anticipated Budget today, which will be a test in her ability to please both the bond market and Labour backbenchers. Guests on the show include: Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs, Co-Head of Global Commodities Research; and Simon Williams, HSBC Chief Economist, CEEMEA.
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
00:05:00 – President Trump dispatches top negotiators for more talks with Russia and Ukraine
00:07:45 – Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs, Co-Head of Global Commodities Research
00:16:11 – Kevin Hassett emerges as frontrunner for Fed Chair role
00:27:30 – Simon Williams, HSBC Chief Economist, CEEMEA
00:32:40 – UK Budget: Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents second Budget today
00:37:58 – Big Take: Tesla-inspired electric door handles proving to be safety hazard
00:41:27 – Nigeria holds benchmark interest rate to keep downward pressure on inflation
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