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The swift U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is likely to pressure oil and could spark broader moves across assets when markets reopen. Traders are watching energy prices, emerging-market debt and overall risk appetite as geopolitical risk rises.

Source: Forbes TopStories

The administration’s military action in Venezuela faces a Senate roadblock, injecting uncertainty into the trajectory and timing of any follow-on policy moves. The legislative hurdle could temper market expectations around U.S. influence on Venezuelan output and reconstruction.

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Fed Governor Paulson said he is “cautiously optimistic” that three-month inflation could run at 2% by the end of 2026. Markets will parse the comment for clues on the Fed’s reaction function amid mixed signals from growth and labor data.

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London’s blue-chip index crossed 10,000 for the first time, reaching 10,046 before finishing up 0.2% at a record 9,951.14. The rally reflects investor optimism about easing inflation and potential rate cuts in the year ahead.

Source: This is Money UK

Electric-vehicle sales are projected to expand at their slowest pace since the pandemic, according to a new report. The deceleration highlights maturing demand, shifting subsidies, and intensifying competition across major markets.

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Mainland listings nearly doubled, with 115 companies raising 128 billion yuan across Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing. The rebound followed the resumption of approvals for pre-profit tech firms, aligning with Beijing’s push to replace imported technology with domestic alternatives.

Source: SCMP

Economist David Rosenberg says investors may be overlooking signs of a steep labor-market slowdown that would compel the Fed to slash interest rates. The caution contrasts with prevailing optimism about a soft landing in 2026.

Source: Forbes TopStories