US EditionTraders Turn to Safe Havens, Defense as Oil Falls on US Maduro Capture
The U.S. capture of Maduro heightened geopolitical tensions, driving gold up 1.9% and silver 4.4% as investors sought safe-haven assets amid Fed rate cut expectations.
- On Monday, January 5, 2026 spot gold climbed 1.9% to $4,411.14 and U.S. futures for February rose to $4,419.90 after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Safe‑haven demand lifted by geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, plus central banks and exchange‑traded funds fueling bullion's momentum this year.
- On Monday, January 5, 2026, MCX silver futures also jumped, with the high reaching Rs 2,49,900, and the contract opening Rs 7,127 higher.
- Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has taken over as interim leader while saying Maduro remains president amid reported civilian deaths, and investors are focused on U.S. non‑farm payroll data due Friday for Fed cues.
- Last year, bullion rose about 64% and silver surged 147%, while Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said further cuts could be some way off this year.
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echo24.czGold and other precious metals prices rose sharply on Monday as the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro heightened geopolitical tensions and fueled investor demand for safe haven assets.
Silver surges Rs 13,584 on MCX, gold too gains amid geopolitical tensions | Check city-wise rates
Rates of precious metals in futures trade surged on Monday, January 5, 2026, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand. The gold February 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 539 at Rs 1,36,300 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,35,761. It gained further to hit a high of Rs 1,38,200. Last seen, the precious…
Gold and silver quotations have increased months, investors analysing increased geopolitical risks following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the U.S., reports Bloomberg, quoted by Agerpres.
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