January 07, 2026
‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Everywhere Except the U.S.
Global markets remained resilient as investors grow accustomed to President Trump's unorthodox military operations, viewing them as temporary shocks rather than long-term risks. Instead of panicking over the Venezuela incursion, traders are focusing on AI growth, potential rate cuts, and a stabilized oil supply. Rachel Ziemba, CNAS adjunct senior fellow and founder of Ziemba Insights spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the new world order created by President Trump.
Watch the full interview on Bloomberg.
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