Market Update: AI's disruptive impact amidst ongoing tariff uncertainty

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of AI disruption and trade tensions on the global economy with market strategist George Vessey.

On this episode of Converge, host Alex Lawrence sits down with market strategist George Vessey to unpack the chaos shaping today’s global economy. From the shockwaves of AI disruption to mounting trade friction and escalating geopolitical tensions, George breaks down what’s driving the turbulence — and what it all means for investors trying to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. 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.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Lawrence

Guest: George Vessey

Topics covered

• AI disruption
• global economy
• trade friction
• geopolitical tensions
• investing

Keywords

• AI
• tariffs
• global economy
• investors
• geopolitics
• market strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Convera, Converge

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