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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. (Source: Bloomberg)

Three months into the Iran war, it has become all but impossible to damp the bullish spirit driving global markets for risky assets.

Bond traders are looking to a key jobs report this week to confirm their wagers that the US economy is strong enough to push the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates by next year.

The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by New York Times Chief Africa Correspondent Declan Walsh, Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership Research Fellow Gautam Mukunda, Can’t Look Away Director Matthew O’Neill and Fmr. National Security Advisor & Fmr. US Ambassador to the UN Amb. John Bolton. (Source: Bloomberg)

As young people increasingly turn away from drinking alcohol, they’re spending more on gym memberships and classes: 30% more than just a year ago, according to market intelligence firm Mintel. These sweaty spaces are beginning to replace bars as places to meet friends and grow relationships. Bloomberg Pursuits Journalist Sarah Rappaport joined Lisa Mateo on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump said he’s making a “final determination” on a preliminary deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran although mixed messages from both sides over when an agreement might be struck continued to confuse the outlook for a breakthrough. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg Economics Lead Economic Statecraft, Lead Chris Kennedy joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

Former US ambassador to the United Nations and national security adviser to President Trump John Bolton joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend for a wide-ranging conversation the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Iran deal. (Source: Bloomberg)