Daily brief
Oil markets showed limited reaction while US stocks rallied sharply following the US military intervention in Venezuela. The action targeting the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro contributed to a record Dow Jones performance, with tech firms and shares of Chevron also gaining.
Switzerland has frozen the assets of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle.
A mystery trader reportedly made $400,000 betting on the downfall of Nicolás Maduro on a prediction market.
Gold and silver prices surged as the US-Venezuela conflict boosted safe-haven demand among investors.
Analysts say Venezuela's oil supply could rise in the coming years and potentially depress global prices, with output potentially reaching 1.2 million barrels per day by late 2026 if sanctions are lifted.