Oil Prices Fall as Markets Absorb Venezuela Shock
Global financial markets showed surprising calm as oil prices fall following the dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Despite the geopolitical weight of the operation, investors responded with measured moves rather than panic, highlighting confidence that near-term economic disruptions will remain limited.
Oil prices slipped modestly on Monday, January 5, 2026, while precious metals surged, reflecting a classic hedging strategy rather than broad risk aversion. U.S. benchmark crude later traded at $56.96 per barrel, down 36 cents,
