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Asian Markets Rally Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainties

Originally Published 6 days ago — by CNBC

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Asian defense stocks continued their rally amid mixed regional markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions following the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, with notable gains in Japan and South Korea, while U.S. markets reached new highs despite the geopolitical developments.

Markets React to U.S. Venezuela Actions and Oil Price Fluctuations

Originally Published 6 days ago — by Bloomberg.com

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Global markets are experiencing a volatile start influenced by geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, with equities rising driven by AI optimism, while gold and silver surge as safe-haven assets, and oil prices fluctuate amid supply concerns. Despite geopolitical noise, investor sentiment remains risk-on, supported by strong tech investments and cautious optimism about US economic policies.

Markets React to Venezuela Tensions and Oil Price Fluctuations

Originally Published 6 days ago — by Reuters

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Asian stocks rose and oil prices were volatile amid U.S. military action in Venezuela and geopolitical tensions, with markets reacting to the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro and assessing potential global economic impacts, while regional markets hit record highs and safe-haven assets like gold and Bitcoin gained.

Markets Eye Jobs Data and Venezuela Developments in Week Ahead

Originally Published 7 days ago — by Investor's Business Daily

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Dow Jones futures are set to open with focus on Trump's Venezuela actions and tech stocks like Nvidia, AMD, and Taiwan Semiconductor, amid a volatile market that ended 2025 with mixed signals and geopolitical tensions impacting oil prices and sectors like chips, aerospace, and financials.

Investors Hope for a January Boost Amid Holiday Market Uncertainty

Originally Published 8 days ago — by MarketWatch

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The S&P 500 is experiencing its third consecutive year of decline during the traditional Santa Claus rally, an unusual pattern that may serve as an early warning but does not necessarily signal the end of the bull market. Investors are also paying attention to the January barometer and the first five trading days of January, which historically have strong predictive power for the year's market performance. However, market direction will ultimately depend on economic fundamentals and upcoming events such as jobs reports and geopolitical developments.

Markets End 2025 on a Mixed Note After Record Metals and Gains

Originally Published 9 days ago — by Bloomberg.com

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Stocks began 2026 with a focus on AI and chipmaking, driven by strong performances in Asian markets and tech giants like Samsung and TSMC, despite historical tendencies for early-year declines; optimism remains about the year's potential, supported by last year's gains and ongoing technological investments.

Options Trader 'Captain Condor' Causes $50 Million Loss for Followers

Originally Published 11 days ago — by MarketWatch

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Options trader 'Captain Condor' and his group of about 1,000 investors suffered a $50 million wipeout after using a risky Martingale betting system on Iron Condor options strategies, highlighting the dangers of retail involvement in complex derivatives amid a booming U.S. options market.