{"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":"Markets Under Pressure: Yields, Tension, and the Dollar Surge","slug":"markets-under-pressure-yields-tension-and-the-dollar-surge","published_at":"2026-05-19T16:57:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333/markets-under-pressure-yields-tension-and-the-dollar-surge","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/convera-converge/episodes/Markets-Under-Pressure-Yields--Tension--and-the-Dollar-Surge-e3jjqas","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1720574/podcast/play/120235804/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F1cb9ae43-7566-8143-e7e1-9387d9b5adaa.mp3","summary":"George Vessey and Antonio Ruggiero join from London with host Steven Dooley. In this episode, the team unpacks a volatile moment for global markets, with rising bond yields, persistent geopolitical tension, and a stronger US dollar shaping the macro narrative. They explore what’s driving the latest market moves, how shifting rate expectations are impacting currencies, and why the dollar continues to assert its dominance. The conversation also touches on what this means for businesses navigating cross-border risk, and the key signals to watch in the weeks ahead. 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":"George Vessey and Antonio Ruggiero join from London with host Steven Dooley. In this episode, the team unpacks a volatile moment for global markets, with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":990,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/converge-6510333/episodes/markets-under-pressure-yields-tension-and-the-dollar-surge/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/converge-6510333/markets-under-pressure-yields-tension-and-the-dollar-surge.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}