Markets Slip as Oil Surges and Investors Ask: Can AI Interpret Geopolitical Risk?
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- Date Published
- 13 Apr 2026
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- 2
- Australian
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- 13 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
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The ASX edges lower as oil prices climb above US$100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fresh concerns about inflation and growth. Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital breaks down whether AI-driven investing can make sense of geopolitical shocks, while Deloitte Access Economics partner…
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This segment explores the integration of AI-driven investing in the context of escalating Middle East tensions and surging oil prices. It evaluates the current limitations of frontier AI models in accurately interpreting complex geopolitical shocks and their subsequent impact on global market stability. While the discussion touches on economic volatility, it emphasizes that AI's inability to model unpredictable human-driven conflict remains a significant hurdle for automated financial governance. Specifically within the Australian context, it examines how these technological shortcomings coincide with domestic recession risks and shifting worker skillsets.
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Markets slip as oil surges and investors ask can AI interpret geopolitical risk?18:44SBS On the MoneyView Podcast SeriesFollow and SubscribeApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyListnrDownload (17.14MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android The ASX edges lower as oil prices climb above US$100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fresh concerns about inflation and growth. Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital breaks down whether AI-driven investing can make sense of geopolitical shocks, while Deloitte Access Economics partner David Rumbens warns Australia could be edging closer to recession, even if the conflict eases. With markets still near record highs but volatility building, this episode unpacks the risks shaping the economic outlook and what it means for investors and households.And you can find more On the Money podcasts by subscribing to On the Money here, or wherever you get your podcasts.And you can listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News PodcastsShareLatest podcast episodesASX has best week since October 2022 even as super returns slideASX climbs as fuel habits shift and workers fall behind on AI skillsMarkets surge as ceasefire hopes spark $80bn rally on the ASXEV sales hit a record as ASX climbs to a four month highRecommended for youFull list: The solar, battery, and EV rebates and incentives you can get right nowrenewable energySouth Australian mother faces deportation after passport mistakeimmigrationLabor victorious as One Nation claw Liberal vote awayauspolThe seven-word reality check in Anthony Albanese's address to the nationauspol'Cashing in big time': Who's profiting from the war in the Middle East?weapons manufacturingDoes a 'Great Firewall' loom? Why Russians are buying up walkie-talkies and road mapscensorshipWith Hormuz choked, how does the world reroute — and what does that mean for Australia?war in the middle eastThinking of buying an electric vehicle? Here's what to know before making the switchelectric vehicles