Markets Up Oil Down Over Iran Deal; Ebola Affects Flights | Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/25/2026

Oil fell below USD 100/barrel while Asian stocks climbed after the US said it’s nearing a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Congo suspended flights as regional health ministers warned of escalating cross-border risks from the spread of Ebola. Turkish police raided the main opposition CHP party’s headquarters amid an escalating leadership battle. Plus, we look at the impact of the Iran war on Middle East’s energy exports and trade routes. Guests include: Steven Major, Tradition Dubai, Global Macro Advisor & Kgothatso Baloyi, RMB, Trading Structurer

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
00:04:29 – US-Iran close to a deal
00:10:06 – Steven Major, Tradition Dubai, Global Macro Advisor
00:15:43 – Political unrest in Turkey
00:19:06 – Investec CEO Fani Titi
00:27:44 – Kgothatso Baloyi, RMB, Trading Structurer
00:35:09 – Impact of Iran war on Middle East’s energy exports
00:42:14 – Ebola impacts flights in Africa
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