{"id":65739,"date":"2026-01-06T07:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/morning-brief-asian-stocks-hit-records-as-venezuelas-acting-president-swears-in\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T07:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:19:30","slug":"morning-brief-asian-stocks-hit-records-as-venezuelas-acting-president-swears-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/morning-brief-asian-stocks-hit-records-as-venezuelas-acting-president-swears-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning brief: Asian stocks hit records as Venezuela’s acting president swears in"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Asian markets extended a record-breaking rally on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street\u2019s latest highs, even as investors digested geopolitical shocks linked to Venezuela and fresh developments from Nvidia in autonomous driving. <\/p>\n

The day\u2019s trading reflected a market largely driven by momentum and macroeconomic expectations, with limited spillover so far from rising political risk in Latin America.<\/p>\n

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Asian equities climbed to new peaks after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high overnight, supported by gains in US oil majors and financial stocks. <\/p>\n

MSCI\u2019s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares rose 1.1% to its highest-ever level, led by Japanese equities. <\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s Topix index jumped 1.5% to a record, while Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng added 1.6%, mainland China\u2019s CSI300 gained 1.16%, and Australia\u2019s benchmark rose 1%. <\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s KOSPI gained 0.8%.<\/p>\n

US S&P 500 futures edged up 0.14% following a 0.6% gain in the cash session, with Chevron shares surging more than 5%. <\/p>\n

Despite heightened geopolitical headlines, analysts said risk sentiment remained resilient. <\/p>\n

\u201cVenezuela\u2019s relatively small economy seems to have convinced investors that global markets are unlikely to be directly affected,\u201d wrote Yusuke Matsuo, senior market economist at Mizuho Securities.<\/p>\n

Currencies were steady ahead of Friday\u2019s US employment report, a key input for expectations around Federal Reserve policy. <\/p>\n

The dollar hovered near \u00a5156.37 and \u20ac1.1724, while the dollar index eased slightly to 98.23. <\/p>\n

Traders currently expect two Fed rate cuts this year, according to LSEG data.<\/p>\n

Oil prices eased after a sharp overnight rise triggered by a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. <\/p>\n

Brent crude slipped 17 cents to $61.59 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 22 cents to $58.10. <\/p>\n

Traders assessed the longer-term implications for Venezuelan oil flows, noting that any material increase in production would take years.<\/p>\n

Precious metals remained near record levels. <\/p>\n

Gold held around $4,449 an ounce, less than $100 from last month\u2019s peak, while copper hit record highs in London and Shanghai amid supply concerns following a strike at a Chilean mine.<\/p>\n

Venezuela\u2019s new regime tightens grip<\/h2>\n


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In Caracas, Venezuela\u2019s government moved quickly to reassert control after Maduro\u2019s capture by US forces and his transfer to New York, where he has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges. <\/p>\n

Delcy Rodr\u00edguez was sworn in as acting president, backed by ruling party institutions and, notably, US President Donald Trump, who has said she would work with Washington.<\/p>\n

Security forces and pro-government colectivos were seen patrolling the capital, and at least seven journalists were detained, according to press unions. <\/p>\n

The Supreme Tribunal of Justice classified Maduro\u2019s removal as a temporary forced absence, allowing Rodr\u00edguez to exercise executive authority for up to 90 days, with a possible extension that could delay elections until mid-year.<\/p>\n

Nvidia outlines robotaxi ambitions<\/h2>\n


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Nvidia said it is working with robotaxi operators to deploy fleets powered by its AI chips and Drive AV software as early as 2027. <\/p>\n

The company is targeting \u201cLevel 4\u201d autonomy in defined regions and sees robotics, including self-driving cars, as its second most important growth area after AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Automotive and robotics chips accounted for about 1% of Nvidia\u2019s revenue in the quarter ended in October, but partnerships with companies such as Uber and Mercedes-Benz signal longer-term ambitions. <\/p>\n

Nvidia demonstrated a self-driving Mercedes-Benz vehicle in San Francisco, showcasing gradual advances toward higher autonomy.<\/p>\n

Trump lays out plans for Venezuela<\/h2>\n


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In Washington, the White House announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead US efforts to implement economic and political reforms in Venezuela under President Trump\u2019s direction. <\/p>\n

Senior adviser Stephen Miller said the US was receiving \u201cfull, complete and total\u201d cooperation from Caracas, though details of the administration plan remain scarce.<\/p>\n

Trump has said the US would temporarily \u201crun\u201d Venezuela until elections are held and suggested major oil companies could invest billions to rebuild its energy sector. <\/p>\n

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to discuss the operation, with several countries voicing concern over respect for international law.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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