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29.01.26 - 08:54
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Fed Holds Rates; Saudi Arabia′s Giga Spending | Horizons Middle East & Africa 1/29/2026 (Bloomberg)
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The Fed holds rates, with chair Jerome Powell pointing to an improving US outlook as the labor market steadies. Also on the show: a massive day of tech earnings, from Meta and Microsoft in the US to Samsung and SK Hynix in Asia; gold, copper and silver hit all-time highs on a weaker dollar and rising geopolitical tensions; Saudi Arabia is ordering sweeping changes across its most ambitious projects; African central banks are kicking off a busy month of interest-rate decisions. Guests include: Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, EM Asia FXLM Strategist; Monica Malik, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Chief Economist. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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28.01.26 - 12:12
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Trump Downplays Weak Dollar; US ′Armada′ Headed To Iran | Horizons Middle East & Africa 28/1/2026 (Bloomberg)
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he US dollar plunges to its lowest level in nearly 4 years after President Donald Trump says he isn't concerned about its decline. Also on the show: investors gear up for a Fed rate decision; President Trump says the US has a big 'armada' headed to the Middle East because of Iran; Cameroon raises $750M in a dollar bond sale; Saudi Arabia looks to tap wealthy families in new quest for cash; a travel association in Turkey files a lawsuit seeking to block access to several major foreign booking platforms; Middle East businesses watching tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE with increasing nervousness. Guests include: Bhanu Baweja, UBS Investment Bank, Chief Strategist; Richard Windsor, Radio Free Mobile, Founder. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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28.01.26 - 07:48
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Baweja: S. Africa′s Bonds & Currencies Opposite of Japan (Bloomberg)
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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see room for the South African Reserve Bank to lower its inflation forecast for 2026 due to a strengthened Rand and lower oil prices. Policymakers prepare for their first interest-rate decision of the year later this week. Bhanu Baweja, Chief Strategist at UBS Investment Bank spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche about the country's performance compared to Japan's volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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27.01.26 - 08:24
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Heyl: Still See Increasing Appetite for Gold as Safe Haven (Bloomberg)
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Gold rose, holding above $5,000 an ounce for a second day, as a weak US dollar helped to extend a blistering rally fueled by geopolitical risks and investor flight from sovereign bonds and currencies. Dawid Heyl, Natural Resources Portfolio Manager, Ninety One spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the yellow metal rally. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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23.01.26 - 11:06
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Paytm shares fall 10%! Here′s why One97 Communications stock is trading in red (Times of India)
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Paytm shares tumbled nearly 10% amid speculation about the future of the Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme, which reportedly contributes significantly to its operating profit. The company clarified its recognition of PIDF incentives and its strategy to offset potential impacts. Meanwhile, Investec initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating, citing strong fundamentals....
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22.01.26 - 16:24
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FirstRand CEO on South Africa′s Growth (Bloomberg)
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South Africa's most profitable bank believes the country would be able to achieve its 3.5% GDP growth target by 2030. FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi spoke to Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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21.01.26 - 16:30
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Afrika: Trumps Visa-Stopp grenzt aus (DW)
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Die US-Regierung legt Visaverfahren auch für zahlreiche afrikanische Länder auf Eis. Dahinter steckt laut Experten die Strategie von Präsident Trump, Immigranten als Bedrohung für Amerikaner darzustellen....
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