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Asian stocks rise after a record-breaking rally on Wall Street, as optimism around a potential US-Iran peace deal and strong corporate earnings lift sentiment. Also on the show: Washington and Tehran are said to consider a ceasefire extension to allow more time for negotiations, even as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies; President Trump also saying he is trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon; Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund releases its plans for the next four years. Guests include: Sorana Parvulescu, Control Risks, Partner EMEA; Noureldeen AlHammoury, Equiti Group, Chief Market Strategist.

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
00:06:11 – Bloomberg has learned US-Iran seek truce extension
00:13:52 – Sorana Parvulescu, Control Risks, Partner EMEA
00:20:18 – Noureldeen AlHammoury, Equiti Group, Chief Market Strategist
00:31:55 – Investors eye Middle East peace signals
00:35:58 – Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director
00:38:46 – IMF cuts Middle East growth forecast
00:43:53 – Pope Leo calls for dialogue in Cameroon
00:50:05 – Saudi Arabia’s PIF aims to build global champions
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