US attack on Venezuela puts oil, gold and global markets on edge ahead of Monday’s opening; here’s why

Geopolitics has forced its way back into the markets at the very beginning of 2026. A daring US military operation over the weekend that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife has prompted investors to reassess risks, creating potential turbulence around crude oil, precious metals, currencies and stocks when trading […]

The US attacks Venezuela, saying its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country: LIVE

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States hit Venezuela early Saturday with a “major attack” and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of increased pressure from Washington – an extraordinary overnight operation that President Donald Trump announced on social media hours after the attack. Multiple explosions […]