US EditionUS Oil Companies Gain After Seizure of Venezuela's Maduro
Gold rose about 1.8% to $4,408 an ounce and silver climbed nearly 3.5% as investors sought safe havens amid heightened geopolitical risk after Maduro's capture.
- On Monday , gold and other precious metals rose after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with spot gold up 1.8% to $4,406.77 and silver rising nearly 3.5% in Asia morning trade.
- Driven by expectations of more interest-rate cuts and large central-bank bullion purchases, bullion rose about 64% last year, peaking at $4,549.71 on December 26, 2025.
- Market analysts noted: U.S. gold futures gained 1.9% to $4,413.40, and spot silver jumped 3.9% to $75.46, with Tim Waterer saying `The events in Venezuela have reignited safe-haven demand, with gold and silver among the beneficiaries as investors look to protect against geopolitical risks`.
- Share markets gained while oil held steady, as Asia‑Pacific equities mostly rose and traders assessed potential supply effects.
- U.S. policy statements raised questions about access to Venezuelan oil, while analysts note Venezuela supplies around 1% of global oil output and repairing its infrastructure would cost billions.
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US strikes in Venezuela spur safe-haven buying
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant rebound on Monday, influenced by strong gains in the international bullion market, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following a dramatic event where the US launched airstrikes on Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. As a result, there was increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, which positively impacted investor sentiment in the market. According to rates released …
Gold and silver attract significantly after the US attack on Venezuela. Why investors now rely on precious metals and how prices last developed.
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MoneycabThe US attack on Venezuela has an impact on the prices of gold and silver. Gold is still regarded as a safe investment in uncertain times.
As oil declines, gold and silver take advantage of investors' protection reflex in the face of international tensions. ...
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