Markets React to US Capture of Venezuelan Leader

Oil prices fell Monday, with U.S. benchmark crude at $57.09 per barrel and Brent at $60.58, amid mixed market reactions to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Precious metals surged, with gold up 1.9% and silver 5.7%, as investors sought safe havens amidst geopolitical uncertainty. Asian share prices climbed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising 3% and South Korea’s Kospi 3.1%. Upcoming economic reports are anticipated to provide insights into the U.S. economy’s performance.

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