Stock Futures Rise, Gold Surges and Oil Falls After Venezuela Operation

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has led to increased investor interest in safe-haven assets, resulting in a rise in precious metals prices and a slight uptick in stock futures [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Market Reaction - Stocks are expected to edge higher, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures remaining flat, S&P 500 futures increasing by 0.2%, and Nasdaq contracts rising by 0.6%, indicating a potential end to a five-day losing streak for the tech-heavy index [1]. Group 2: Precious Metals Surge - Gold futures increased by 2.5% to $4,440 per ounce, while silver futures surged by 6.5% to $75.60 per ounce following the military operation in Venezuela [2]. - The rise in precious metals is attributed to investor concerns that the military action could disrupt the global order, potentially emboldening countries like China and Russia to assert their own sovereignty violations [2].