Microsoft and OpenAI are looking into whether a group linked to Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, obtained its data without authorization. Also on the show: Bloomberg has learned Russia is struggling to retain two military bases in Syria; traders are awaiting the Fed’s rate decision; World Bank President Ajay Banga says boosting access to electricity is the key to unlocking the demographic dividend in the world’s youngest continent; Ghana’s new government looks set to revive a proposed anti-LGBTQ law; Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has reported a 16% jump in full year profit compared to the year before; Boeing shares closed off session highs after a worse-than-expected adjusted quarterly loss; a Federal judge has temporarily blocked an order by the Trump administration freezing federal grants and loans due to concerns over its constitutionality; ASML set to report results with fourth-quarter orders and the Chinese market’s contribution to sales the key metrics to watch. Guests include: George Boubouras, K2 Asset Management, Managing Director for Research, Investments and Advisory; Mohamed Abdelbary, ADIB Group, CEO; Katrina Ell, Moody’s Analytics, Director and Head of Asia-Pacific Economics; Ronit Ghose, Citi Global Insights, Global Head of future of Finance.
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:
00:03:02 – DeepSeek’s impact on global productivity
00:07:23 – Microsoft probing if DeepSeek-linked group obtained OpenAI data
00:16:25 – George Boubouras, K2 Asset Management, Managing Director for Research, Investments and Advisory
00:26:36 – World Bank seeks billions for Africa power
00:31:47 – Ghana’s proposed anti-LGBTQ law
00:35:35 – Mohamed Abdelbary, ADIB Group, CEO
00:41:36 – Boeing CEO sees key 737 target by mid-year
01:01:50 – Katrina Ell, Moody’s Analytics, Director and Head of Asia-Pacific Economics
01:18:27 – Ronit Ghose, Citi Global Insights, Global Head of future of Finance
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