Asian Markets Calm With Gold and Oil Higher After U.S. Ousts Venezuela's Maduro
Gold and oil prices rose after the U.S. ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise military operation this weekend, while Asian equities were helped higher by defense-related stocks on expectations of increased military spending.
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Why Oil Prices Are Barely Moving After the Venezuelan Incursion
A muted price move reflects expectations that significant obstacles remain before Venezuelan oil is flowing more freely.
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U.S. Plays Down Quick Return to Democracy in Venezuela
Many Venezuelans welcome the ouster of Maduro, but worry his repressive regime remains in place.
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Stock market braces for a crucial jobs report after a lackluster start to 2026
"I think there's room for both," says Keith Lerner, CIO at Truist Advisory Services, of gains in tech stocks and the rest of the market.
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The Winners and Losers From 2026's Mix of Tax and Benefit Cuts
The tax cuts should help some people, but changes to programs such as food stamps will hurt low-income consumers.
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Investors pin hopes on the 'January barometer,' with stocks set to skip 'Santa Claus rally' for a third straight year
For the third straight year, the S&P 500 looks poised to fall during the "Santa Claus" period. That has never happened before.
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Trump's Venezuela Moves Could Further Reshape Global Order. Here's How.
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Stock Funds Rose 14.6% in 2025
Tech stocks led the pack, powered by AI plays. Plus: A flashback to 45 years ago-Reagan's election and the market reaction.
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Philly Fed's Paulson Sees Room for Cuts 'Later in the Year'
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said that the Federal Reserve may be able to cut interest rates further if inflation cools-but suggested that any additional reductions might not be coming right away.
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Venezuela, Iran Could Further Pressure Oil Prices in 2026
Even before the latest developments in Caracas and Tehran, forecasts pointed to an oversupply of crude this year.
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Wall Street Expects the Market to Keep Rallying in 2026 Despite Lofty Valuations
Corporate profits and falling interest rates may be enough to lift the S&P 500 to a fourth-straight year of gains, the longest such streak in nearly two decades.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Investors Gauge Rate Outlook
U.S. jobs data for December and ISM data on U.S. manufacturing and services-sector activity will be the key focus in the coming week.
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Trump Wants to Unlock Venezuela's Oil Reserves. A Huge Challenge Awaits.
The president wants to put Venezuela's viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn't have much appetite for more oil.
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January 04, 2026 21:00 ET (02:00 GMT)
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