Tuesday, September 24, 2024

#investment #finance - Israel Strikes on Lebanon Kill Hundreds Fanning War Fears | Horizons Middle East & Africa 09/24/2024

24 September 2024

Israel has launched air strikes on targets across southern Lebanon, killing nearly 500 people. Also on the show: China unleashed a raft of policy support for the economy; Traders pricing in 75 basis points more policy easing by year-end as Fed officials leave the door open to more jumbo cuts; Boeing offers striking workers a 30% pay bump in a 'final' offer; RBA leaves cash target at 4.35%;


Commodities rose after China's central bank announced sweeping measures; Aliko Dangote says the time is right for Nigeria to end a decades-long subsidy on fuel; Italian lender UniCredit moved to increase its stake in its German rival Commerzbank.


Guests include: Paul Salem, Middle East Institute, International Engagement Vice President; Eleanor Taylor Jolidon, Union Bancaire Privée, Swiss and Global Equity Co-head; Ehsan Khoman, MUFG, Head of Commodities, ESG and EM Research; Aliko Dangote, Dangote Group Founder & Chairman.

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