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U.S.President Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran policy in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington. Image Credit: AP

Dubai: Looking at the last few days in international news, and the week ahead in important business stories, the team looks at Trump’s decision not to recertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and what it means for companies hoping to do with Iran.

We also look at what Trump’s stance on the deal means for global oil.

Can Trump afford to be drawn in to costly international spats as he tries to focus his time and efforts on his domestic agenda?

Moving on, we then discuss the start to the earnings season, including Netflix, which releases its third quarter earnings on Monday, October 16.