The Venezuela crisis may have an impact on stock market trading starting from Monday. (symbolic photo)
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- America conducted a military operation in Venezuela on Saturday
- In this, the Venezuelan President and his wife were captured and taken to the US.
- It is believed that the Venezuela crisis may have an impact on global markets.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and taken to America
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was being held in a detention center in New York on Sunday after US President Donald Trump ordered a US ground operation to capture the South American leader and seize the country and its vast oil reserves. The dramatic raid, which took place Saturday morning, knocked out power in parts of Caracas and also included attacks on military targets. U.S. Special Forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and airlifted them by helicopter to a U.S. Navy ship off shore, after which they were flown to the United States.
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This is expected to increase geopolitical tension
The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions at the start of the year and is expected to impact multiple asset classes, given Venezuela’s importance in global energy markets and large reserves of gold and other precious metals.
If this happens…
David Kotak, co-founder of Cumberland Advisors based in Sarasota, Florida, said unlocking reserves – if it leads to lower oil prices in the long run – could have a positive impact on stocks, according to Reuters. “Whether that happens in the next year or two, and if the market discounts it before it happens, is a different question,” Kotak said. Analysts told Reuters that any companies that wanted to invest there would have to deal with security concerns, poor infrastructure, questions about the legality of the US operation to oust Maduro and the possibility of prolonged political instability.
Apart from this, these reasons will also affect the stock market.
OPEC+ meeting: The week will start with a focus on the OPEC+ meeting. Investors will be closely watching the outcome of the meeting, especially any decisions related to oil production levels, which could have an impact on crude oil prices and energy stocks around the world.
PMI data will be released only on January 5: On January 5, important economic data will be released in the world’s major economies. US Manufacturing PMI figures will be announced. China’s Services PMI data will also be released on Monday. Japan’s Global Manufacturing PMI numbers are also expected on the same day.
The board meetings of these companies will also be monitored: In the Indian markets, Torrent Pharma and Satin Creditcare Network will hold board meetings to consider proposals to raise funds. Meanwhile, Orient Paper & Industries will trade ex-bonus, wherein shares will be awarded in the ratio of 1:10.
India PMI and weekly expiry will be in focus on January 6: On January 6, 2026, India’s manufacturing PMI data will be released, which will provide information about the health of the industrial sector. Weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives will also take place on this day. On the corporate earnings front, GMI Breweries is scheduled to announce its Q3 results on the same day.
US services index and jobs data to be released on January 7: The market will keep an eye on important data from the United States on January 7. This includes data on the US services index, jobs and employment, which could influence expectations about US monetary policy
Data related to mutual funds will be released on January 9: Mutual fund and SIP inflow data will be released on 9th February. Globus Spirits is about to release its Q3 financial results.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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