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Asian markets rise, defense stocks lead after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro ​  

Summary

Asian markets rose, led by defense stocks, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Oil prices fell due to geopolitical tensions, while spot gold prices increased.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/asia-pacific-markets-brent-crude-wti-oil-venezuela-maduro-nikkei-225-hang-seng-index-oil.html