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U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Sparks Oil Market Uncertainty

Originally Published 7 days ago — by NBC News

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Oil prices experienced fluctuations following the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro, with market uncertainty driven by potential geopolitical instability and Venezuela's vast oil reserves, which could either increase supply or lead to conflict-driven price hikes. Investors showed caution, and gold and silver prices rose as safe havens amid global turmoil.

Wealthy Americans Shift from Stocks to Cash Amid Economic Uncertainty

Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo Finance

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Mega-rich Americans are shifting their wealth away from stocks and bonds towards cash and alternative investments, driven by market volatility and inflation fears, with notable figures like Warren Buffett and Peter Thiel increasing cash reserves and diversifying their portfolios.

2025's Market Madness: Key Moments and Future Outlook

Originally Published 11 days ago — by Yahoo Finance

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2025 was a volatile year for markets with a 16% rise in the S&P 500 driven by AI hype, despite significant events like the launch of Trump-branded crypto tokens, a $1 trillion tech sell-off triggered by China's DeepSeek AI, and a crypto crash post-election, culminating in a generally positive year for stocks and commodities.

US Stocks Poised for Continued Growth in 2026

Originally Published 11 days ago — by CNN

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The US stock market is on track for its third consecutive year of double-digit gains, driven by strong corporate earnings, AI enthusiasm, and Federal Reserve rate cuts, despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility. Major indices like the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq have performed exceptionally well, with tech and AI stocks leading the charge. Gold and silver prices soared, while commodities like copper and oil experienced mixed results. International markets also outperformed, supported by a weaker US dollar and global economic optimism.

Silver Price Volatility Driven by Index Rebalancing

Originally Published 13 days ago — by Barron's

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Silver prices experienced extreme volatility, surging to near record highs before falling sharply, influenced by export restrictions, margin requirement hikes, and upcoming index rebalancing, which are expected to increase market swings and test long-term investment theses in silver as both an industrial and inflation hedge.