US raid on Venezuela puts oil, gold and global markets on edge ahead of Monday’s open; here's why

The U.S. military raid in Venezuela, resulting in President Maduro’s capture, has heightened geopolitical tensions at the start of 2026. Oil, gold, silver, the U.S. dollar, and global equities are expected to react when markets reopen on Monday. Venezuela’s vast energy and gold reserves, combined with market sensitivity after 2025 gains, may drive volatility across key asset classes.