{"podcast":{"title":"Converge","slug":"converge-6510333","podcast_index_feed_id":6510333,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1720574/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.convera.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37723461/37723461-1780343808127-ad9a4a088638f.jpg","author":"Convera","episode_count":138,"summary":"Converge explores the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and financial technology (Fintech) in a time of unprecedented technological advancement and change in financial services. As the world moves fast towards an internet-native financial system, the sharpest minds in finance and technology come together to share the latest innovations in blockchain, AI, and more. The Market Update is sub-series of global market news covering the latest news and macroeconomic events impacting trade, payments and FX, with forward-guidance for businesses.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333"},"episode":{"title":"Market Update: AI-driven froth, middle east volatility shake up markets","slug":"market-update-ai-driven-froth-middle-east-volatility-shake-up-markets","published_at":"2026-03-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333/market-update-ai-driven-froth-middle-east-volatility-shake-up-markets","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/convera-converge/episodes/Market-Update-AI-driven-froth--middle-east-volatility-shake-up-markets-e3gk2d5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1720574/podcast/play/117098341/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2F881f9a3a-8c16-206f-0d89-a689254000ea.mp3","summary":"This week, host Alex Lawrence sat down with FX and Macro Analyst Antonio Ruggiero to analyze the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on global markets, central bank policies, and the US dollar. They explore how geopolitical tensions influence energy prices, inflation expectations, and currency dynamics, providing insights for investors navigating uncertain times. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.","meta_description":"This week, host Alex Lawrence sat down with FX and Macro Analyst Antonio Ruggiero to analyze the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on global m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":654,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/converge-6510333/episodes/market-update-ai-driven-froth-middle-east-volatility-shake-up-markets/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333/market-update-ai-driven-froth-middle-east-volatility-shake-up-markets.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}