US President Donald Trump pauses levies on all Canadian and Mexican goods compliant with the USMCA trade deal. Ukraine & US officials will meet in Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss ceasefire as EU leaders back a declaration of support for Ukraine. Also on the show: Israel changes its defense policy after the Hamas attack in October 2023 & China vows to defend global fairness and world peace. Plus, we find out why Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan remains optimistic about the overall business environment. And South Africa’s GDP grows at its slowest pace since the pandemic while Mozambique’s economic woes continue over political unrest. Guests include: Anita Krishna Gupta, Equity Strategist at Emirates NBD; Sophie Smith, Founder of Nabta Health; Khatija Haque, Mastercard’s Chief Economist EEMEA; Eugenia Victorino, SEB’s Head of Asia Strategy; and Danelee Masia, Chief Economist South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Deutsche Bank.

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 – Horizons Middle East & Africa
00:04:08 – Trump pauses tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods under USMCA
00:07:58 – Anita Krishna Gupta, Equity Strategist, Emirates NBD
00:18:53 – Israel changes its defense policy after the Hamas attack in October 2023
00:30:06 – China vows to uphold stability
00:34:41 – Sophie Smith, Founder, Nabta Health
00:38:49 – Khatija Haque, Chief Economist EEMEA, Mastercard
00:43:59 – Tensions high in Mozambique over political unrest
00:54:28 – Eugenia Victorino, Head of Asia Strategy, SEB
01:00:40 – EU leaders back new military spending plan at Ukraine summit
01:05:41 – Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan remains optimistic on business environment
01:21:56 – Danelee Masia, Chief Economist South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Deutsche Bank
01:27:41 – Mary Vilakazi, CEO, FirstRand Bank
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