Risk of a US-Iran Conflict Rises; Dollar Strengthens | Horizons Middle East & Africa 2/19/2026

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Risk of a conflict between the US and Iran back on table. The White House warned Iran would be 'wise' to make a deal as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action. Also on the show: The dollar edges higher as currency traders bet the Federal Reserve won’t be able to deliver three rate cuts in 2026; OpenAI funding on track to top $100 billion in latest round; Dubai stocks are off to their strongest start in 12 years; African nations rush to sell dollar bonds; emerging-market

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