Markets Under Pressure: Yields, Tension, and the Dollar Surge

About this episode

The episode discusses the current volatility in global markets driven by rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, and a stronger US dollar.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Steven Dooley

Guests: George Vessey, Antonio Ruggiero

Topics covered

• global markets
• bond yields
• geopolitical tension
• US dollar
• currency impact
• cross-border risk

Keywords

• global markets
• bond yields
• geopolitical tension
• US dollar
• currency
• cross-border risk
• financial advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Convera

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