Hey, finance fans! On January 3, 2026, the US launched a large-scale military strike in Venezuela—Colombia and five other nations condemned it as an "extremely dangerous precedent," warning it could shake up regional stability. Yet by January 5, markets were barely flinching.
Here’s a snapshot of key moves across assets and markets:
- Safe-haven boost ✨: Gold jumped 2.13% to $4,422/oz and silver spiked 3.1% to $75.51/oz.
- Oil easing 🛢️: Brent crude dipped 0.95% to $60.75/barrel since the month began.
- Credit calm 📉: Experts expect narrowing spreads for lower-rated sovereigns as risk premiums settle.
- Asia-Pacific rally 🚀: Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 2.97%, South Korea’s KOSPI hit a record with +3.43%, and the Shanghai Composite Index on the Chinese mainland climbed 1.38% to 4023.42.
- Europe up ↗️: Germany’s DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50 opened higher by 0.55%–0.72%, fueled by the AI growth story.
Investors are watching closely for signs of volatility and recalibration in the days ahead. Will markets stay resilient or face a deeper shake-up? Stay tuned! 🌏💹
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Global market brace for turmoil after US military actions in Venezuela
cgtn.com
