Equity markets cheer as the Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points, with Jerome Powell touting the US economy’s resilience, but President Trump thinks the cut is not enough. The dollar suffers its worst day in nearly three months as the Fed chair highlights labor market risks while downplaying inflation concerns. Oracle shares fell in afterhours trading after the company reported increased AI data center outlays and disappointing cloud sales. Plus US forces intercept and seize a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move that could make it much harder for the oil-rich nation to export its crude. Guests include: Shuaa Capital’s Aarthi Chandrasekaran, and Omotunde Lawal from Barings.
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
00:06:27 – Aarthi Chandrasekaran, Shuaa Capital, Head of Public Markets (correction made to update guest title from original airing)
00:14:20 – US forces intercept, seize sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
00:18:46 – Oracle shares tumble amid investor disappointment
00:28:22 – Egypt annual inflation cools in November
00:32:22 – Omotunde Lawal, Barings, Head of EMEA Corporate Credit and Emerging Markets Corporate Debt
00:38:34 – US envoy says Turkey must abandon Russian missiles to get F-35 jets
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