Trump Warns Iran to Move Fast; Bond Selloff Deepens | Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/18/2026

Posted on 05/18/2026
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A selloff in global bonds extended as the deadlock over the Iran war drove oil prices higher. Also on the show: US, Iran remain far apart on a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; US says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods; World Bank says public-private partnerships are critical to closing Africa's lingering infrastructure gap; Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days; Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU. Guests include: Ayesha Tariq, Macrovisor Co-Founder; Rachel Ziemba, Ziemba Insights Founder.

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

00:01:13 - Bond selloff deepens, stocks fall

00:03:02 - US says China agrees to buy farm goods

00:07:47 - Ayesha Tariq, Macrovisor Co-Founder

00:14:47 - US, Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock ticking

00:19:47 - Valerie Levkov, World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure

00:26:07 - Rachel Ziemba, Ziemba Insights Founder

00:33:10 - Nigeria's Oando sees Iran war windfall

00:36:50 - Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended

00:42:01 - Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU

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