Trump: Ceasefire With Iran on ‘Massive Life Support’ | Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/12/2026
Speakers
Peter van Driel
— CFO of ADNOC Gas
Martin Hennecke
— Head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory, St. James's Place
Summary
President Trump casts doubt on the Iran ceasefire, calling it on 'massive life support,' prolonging the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil rises above $105, bonds under pressure, and Asian markets sell off on South Korea AI dividend proposal. ADNOC Gas CFO reports resilient Q1 earnings and reaffirms long-term growth and dividend plans.
- Trump rejects Iran's peace offer, ceasefire described as on 'massive life support'.
- Strait of Hormuz closure continues, Aramco CEO says 100 million barrels lost per week.
- Brent crude oil rises above $105, global bond yields climb.
- South Korea's KOSPI plunges 5% on AI dividend proposal, then recovers.
- ADNOC Gas beats Q1 net income estimates despite export disruption.
- ADNOC Gas CFO highlights strong balance sheet, 40% EBITDA growth target, and 5% dividend growth.
- UK PM Starmer faces growing rebellion, betting markets see two-thirds chance of ouster by June.
- US-China summit set for Thursday with Taiwan arms sales on agenda.
Trade Ideas
ADNOC Gas fundamentals intact, dividend growing.
ADNOC Gas has delivered resilient Q1 earnings above estimates despite disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. The company has a strong undrawn balance sheet, committed $20 billion CapEx, on-track for >40% EBITDA growth by 2029, and a 5% annual dividend growth plan. The long-term fundamentals are intact, and the company will benefit from high pricing when exports resume.
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