G7 Allies Question Trump’s Hormuz Optimism; Stocks Waver | Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/16/2026
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen by Friday, but his European allies don’t share his optimism. Also on the show: Global stock rally cools; Oil heads for longest losing run this year following Hormuz deal; BOJ raises rate to 31-year high; Iran war pushes GCC nations to rethink defense priorities. Guests include: Dalia Fahmy, Long Island University Director of International Relations and Diplomacy & Associate Professor of Political Science; Mehvish Ayub, Bank of Singapore Head of Managed Solutions Advisory; Paul Gooden, Ninety One Natural Resources Head; Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown University in Qatar Professor of Government.
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
00:04:06 – Trump hails Iran deal even as divisions remain
00:11:17 – Dalia Fahmy, Long Island University
00:18:49 – Mehvish Ayub, Bank of Singapore
00:27:49 – BOJ Hikes as Expected
00:31:01 – Paul Gooden, Ninety One
00:38:01 – Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown University in Qatar
00:43:54 – G7 allies question Trump’s Hormuz optimism
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