Ziad Daoud

Ziad Daoud, Bloomberg Economics’ chief emerging markets economist who models macro shocks, and Javier Blas, Bloomberg energy columnist and author, unpack a looming global energy squeeze. They discuss Strait of Hormuz paralysis, refinery and LNG disruptions, who gains and who loses, and how prolonged outages could ripple through oil, gas, food and water supplies worldwide.

Michael Nierenberg, CEO of Rithm Capital, short on private-credit mechanics and liquidity quirks. Leslie Vinjamuri, Chicago Council leader and foreign policy expert, on widening conflict and alliance strain. Ziad Daoud, Bloomberg economist, on Strait of Hormuz risks and oil-price shock scenarios. They discuss energy disruptions, geopolitical consequences, and private credit stress in concise, lively conversation.

Ziad Daoud, Chief Emerging Markets Economist at Bloomberg Economics, dives into the UAE's surprising $35 billion investment in Egypt. He explains the motivations behind this massive financial influx and its implications for Egypt's economy amidst currency crises and inflation. The discussion delves into the geopolitical significance, particularly how this funding could lead to increased tourism and real estate development. Daoud also highlights the complexities of foreign investment in a region marked by political instability and the critical need for economic reforms.

Dina Esfandiary, Middle East geoeconomics lead for Bloomberg Economics, Ziad Daoud, chief emerging markets economist for Bloomberg Economics, and John Micklethwait, Editor in Chief at Bloomberg, join a vibrant discussion from the Qatar Economic Forum. They unpack how Trumponomics has transformed U.S.-Middle East relations, emphasizing the region's economic shifts and geopolitical dynamics post-Trump's Gulf visits. The panel also tackles sanctions relief in Syria and evolving U.S.-Iran negotiations, illustrating a complex landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges.

Jennifer Welch, a chief geoeconomics analyst for Bloomberg Economics, and Ziad Daoud, chief emerging markets economist at Harvard Kennedy School, explore the surprising stability of oil prices amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between Israel and Iran. They discuss how Trump's foreign policy and the decoupling of oil prices from traditional threats challenge the usual economic forecasts. The conversation highlights the complexities of the oil market, examining the factors that contribute to this unexpected resilience.