US-Iran Deal Takes Effect; Futures Rally, Oil Slides | Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/18/2026
President Donald Trump signed an interim deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite criticism from Republicans. The memorandum of understanding is now in effect, and it envisions the rapid reopening of the strait and immediate sanctions waivers for Iranian oil. Also on the show: US equity futures climbed and oil prices retreated after Trump signed an interim deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Warsh rocks bond market in debut, sparks surge in hike bets; Traders pared bets on interest-rate hikes by the South African Reserve Bank after inflation quickened less than expected; Trump’s Libya push seeks to turn fragile truce into oil prize. Guests include: Ryan Bohl, RANE Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst; Rashmi Garg, Aldhabi Capital Senior Portfolio Manager; Abdul Kadir Hussain, Arqaam Capital MD Fixed Income Asset Management; Casey Sprake, AG Capital Market Strategist.
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
00:02:57 – US-Iran deal takes effect
00:06:40 – Ryan Bohl, RANE Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst
00:14:32 – Rashmi Garg, Aldhabi Capital Senior Portfolio Manager
00:26:43 – Abdul Kadir Hussain, Arqaam Capital MD Fixed Income Asset Management
00:34:08 – Casey Sprake, AG Capital Market Strategist
00:40:53 – Trump’s Libya push seeks to turn fragile truce into oil prize
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