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Here's Why

Here's Why

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Here's Why: Where we explain one news story in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg.

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  • Here's Why the Iran War Is Prompting a Safe Haven Rethink

    Here's Why the Iran War Is Prompting a Safe Haven Rethink
    Mar 20 2026

    In times of geopolitical turmoil, investors look for somewhere safe to put their money. US President Donald Trump's trade war helped to fuel a record rally for gold in 2025, but the Iran war is pushing investors to shelter in different places. Joe Weisenthal from Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    12 mins
  • Here's Why the Iran War Could Hinge on Missile Math

    Here's Why the Iran War Could Hinge on Missile Math
    Mar 13 2026

    After an initial shock, the Iran war is now moving into a more sustained campaign by the US, Israel and the Islamic Republic. The pace of strikes has raised questions about the firepower needed to continue the attacks, and maintain defenses across the Middle East. Becca Wasser, Defense Lead at Bloomberg Economics joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    9 mins
  • Here’s Why Dubai’s Global Reputation Is Under Threat

    Here’s Why Dubai’s Global Reputation Is Under Threat
    Mar 6 2026

    The United Arab Emirates’ twin hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have transformed themselves into global financial centres built on a bedrock of safety, stability and proximity to deep pools of capital. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar joins Stephen to explain why Iran’s attacks, which saw missiles fired at the emirates, have come as a jarring reminder of their geography.

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    9 mins
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