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US-Venezuela tensions: Heres how crude, gold, dollar are reacting on Monday morning

Global markets opened in 2026 on edge after a U.S. military operation led to the capture of Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro. The escalation has heightened geopolitical risk, triggering volatility across crude oil, precious metals, currencies and equities, as investors reassess supply risks, safe-haven demand and near-term market direction.