Israel’s largest labor group is set to strike nationwide today to force the government into a cease-fire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. Also on the show: Asian stocks slide as China’s economy remains a drag, as the official factory gauge contracts for a fourth-straight month, leaving this year’s growth target in jeopardy; and the World Health Organization says it’s aiming to contain mpox outbreaks in central Africa within six months; more than 18,000 cases have been confirmed, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Guests include Eric Robertsen, Standard Chartered Bank Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist; and Mohammed Ali Yasin, The Oracle Financial Consultancy and Investments CEO & Founder.
00:00 Introduction
04:20 Israel braces for nationwide labor strike following discovery of hostages’ bodies
12:20 China growth at risk as August manufacturing PMI contracts
15:30 Eric Robertsen, Standard Chartered Bank Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist
21:40 World Health Organization (WHO) aims to contain mpox outbreak within 6 months
29:30 Mohammed Ali Yasin, The Oracle Financial Consultancy and Investments CEO & Founder
37:15 Traders rush to ship coffee ahead of EU Deforestation Regulation
42:05 Saudi investment reforms to cut red tape
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.
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