US equity-index futures inch higher in Asian trading after Wall Street took a breather from the AI-driven rally. Also on the show: Taiwan is stepping back from chip export curbs on South Africa; US envoy Steve Witkoff is predicting a breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas Gaza war in the coming days; Malawi has elected its former President Peter Mutharika. Guests include: Ray Sharma-Ong, Aberdeen Investments, Deputy Global Head of Multi-Asset Bespoke Solutions; Frances Ames, Ajeej Capital, Director and Head of Research.

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