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Middle East crisis: have markets overreacted?

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Markets may calm down after swinging too far in the aftermath of events in the Middle East, according to David Blake, director at treasury adviser Arlingclose.

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He said rates showed signs of moderating after the initial shock, which has seen oil prices spiral and speculation intensify over potential interest rates

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