Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

The US military action against Venezuela has triggered global market volatility, with gold prices surging over 1.5% ³

⁴ as investors seek safe-haven assets. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has escalated geopolitical tensions, affecting various commodity markets. While Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions ⁵⁶, oil prices remained volatile but relatively stable ⁷.

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Deep Dive Analysis

Global Financial Markets React to Escalating US-Venezuela Conflict

Geopolitical Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

The sudden US military action against Venezuela has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, with investors rapidly reassessing geopolitical risks. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has triggered a flight to safety, particularly evident in the gold market where prices surged over 1.5% to reach $4,395.35 per ounce ⁴

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Commodity Market Reactions

Gold prices led the commodity response, rising to their highest level in over a week ⁴
Source 4
https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/emas-meroket-senin-51-geopolitik-venezuela-dongkrak-harga-safe-haven
Oil prices showed mixed behavior: WTI crude for February 2026 delivery rose 0.1% to $57.38 per barrel ⁷
Source 7
https://investasi.kontan.co.id/news/harga-minyak-naik-pada-senin-51-pagi-pasar-menimbang-ketegangan-venezuela-as
Other commodities like silver and copper also saw increased demand due to geopolitical uncertainty ¹
Source 1
https://finansial.bisnis.com/read/20260105/89/1941469/prediksi-harga-emas-setelah-presiden-as-donald-trump-serang-venezuela-buy-or-sell

Global Market Impact

Asian stock markets displayed a mixed reaction to the developing crisis:

MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan index rose 1.2% on Monday ⁵
Source 5
https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/dampak-geopolitik-as-venezuela-senin-51-bursa-asia-naik-harga-minyak-diuji
S&P 500 e-mini futures showed modest 0.1% gains ⁵
Source 5
https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/dampak-geopolitik-as-venezuela-senin-51-bursa-asia-naik-harga-minyak-diuji
Market participants are balancing geopolitical risks against upcoming economic data releases

Market Analysis and Outlook

While the immediate market reaction has been relatively contained, analysts warn that potential long-term implications could be significant. The situation in Venezuela, particularly if it affects oil supplies, could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets.

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