# Geopolitics weigh on markets as Middle East tensions rise again

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Podcast: [Moving Markets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moving-markets-5478198)
Published: 2026-04-21T06:46:44+00:00
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After a brief bout of optimism on Friday, concerns over a potential escalation between the US and Iran swiftly re-emerged yesterday. Oil prices climbed by around 5%, while equity markets came under pressure. Europe’s broad indices fell by roughly 0.8%, and all major U.S. indices closed slightly lower, with the Nasdaq snapping a 14-session winning streak. In today’s episode, we are joined by Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, who shares his insights on silver. (00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content (01:05) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content (06:58) - What we learned from the World Silver Survey: Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research (10:34) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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