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Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Mark Cudmore break down today’s key themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The UK’s government bonds fell on Friday as higher oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and a win by Andy Burnham in a special election increased the country’s political uncertainty.

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)

As the interim US-Iran peace deal has taken effect, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun in earnest. Hasnain Malik, Managing Director for Emerging Market Equity & Geopolitical Strategy at Tellimer spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the GCC’s plan for the 60 day respite ahead. (Source: Bloomberg)

As the interim US-Iran peace deal has taken effect, President Trump has stated it includes a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon. The deal has been widely and vocally panned in Israel. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Analyst for Israel at the International Crisis Group spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on Israel’s reaction to the deal. (Source: Bloomberg)

Philippine and Thai companies are bearing the brunt of earnings downgrades across Southeast Asia, as their economies rely heavily oil and gas choked off by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Elliott Investment Management LP and SVP Global have recently bought debt of Braskem SA, the Brazilian petrochemical producer rushing to get creditors to agree to a restructuring plan, according to people familiar with the matter.