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Venezuela’s oil production has fallen by over 60pc in the last two decades, despite having the largest reserves in the world - Jesus Vargas/Getty The revival of Venezuela’s dilapidated oil industry will take a decade or more, analysts have warned. At least tens of billions of dollars will be required to rebuild the country’s oil sector after years of isolation, dictatorial corruption and economic sanctions, experts said. This will raise questions over the speed at which Donald Trump can upgrade and expa ...

The geopolitical implications of President Trump’s controversial weekend attack on Venezuela and the capture and extradition of its president, Nicolás Maduro, are still being digested by legal and security experts in the two days following the shocking announcement. Most Read from Fast Company What is more certain is the immediate market reaction from a select number of publicly traded stocks that have the potential to be impacted by the military action. Here’s how America’s top energy, defense, and te ...

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Happy New Year, readers! Crypto's kicking off 2026 with good vibes: Bitcoin (BTC) is buoyant near $92,700, up 1.3% in 24 hours and 5% in the first five days of the year. Major altcoins like XRP, SOL, BNB, and ETH have risen 1%-3% over the past 24 hours, with XRP up 2.49%, SOL up 1.27%, BNB up 0.54%, and ETH up 0.99%. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) rose 1.25%, reflecting strength in the biggest, most active assets, while the CoinDesk 80 Index (CD80) ...

Oil prices reacted to the recent US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by focusing on the long-term potential for increased supply, suggesting the market is anticipating a smooth power tran... ...

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. The Trial Balance is CFO.com’s weekly preview of stories, stats and events to help you prepare. Part 1 — How U.S. involvement in Venezuelan politics may impact CFOs After years on the outskirts of global markets due to political and socioeconomic unrest, Venezuela reentered risk discussions this week as players in the oil and credit markets took stock of the U.S. capture of ...

Core Insights - The report highlights a significant increase in the Hang Seng Index (HSI) by 2.8% year-to-date, indicating a positive market sentiment [2] - Commodity prices show mixed performance, with gold increasing by 1.0% year-to-date, while Brent crude oil has decreased by 0.5% [3] - Key macroeconomic indicators from the US show a stable personal income growth of 0.4% month-on-month, while the unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.6% [4] Index Performance - The HSI closed at 26,338, reflecting a 2.8% increase for the day and year-to-date [2] - The HSCEI and MSCI HK also showed positive movements, increasing by 2.9% and 2.4% respectively [2] - In contrast, the FTSE China A50 and CSI 300 experienced slight declines of 0.7% and 0.5% respectively [2] Commodity Price Performance - Brent crude oil is priced at US$61 per barrel, down 0.4% for the day and 0.5% year-to-date [3] - Gold is trading at US$4,365 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of 1.0% [3] - Copper and aluminum prices have shown slight increases, with copper at US$12,470 per ton and aluminum at US$2,991 per ton [3] Key Macro and Earnings Releases - The China PMI Services index reported at 52.1, indicating expansion in the services sector [4] - The US PCE Price Index year-on-year stands at 2.8%, reflecting stable inflation [4] - The ISM Manufacturing index is slightly below consensus at 48.2, indicating contraction in the manufacturing sector [4] Key Events - Upcoming corporate access events include meetings with key figures in the consumer sector scheduled for January [5]

Core Viewpoint - A former top Chevron executive, Ali Moshiri, is raising $2 billion for Venezuelan oil projects following the U.S. capturing its leader Nicolas Maduro and President Donald Trump's statements regarding Washington's involvement [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Ali Moshiri, previously a high-ranking executive at Chevron, is spearheading efforts to secure $2 billion for oil projects in Venezuela [1] - The initiative comes in the context of significant political changes in Venezuela, particularly the U.S. capturing of Nicolas Maduro [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The Venezuelan oil industry is poised for potential investment opportunities as political dynamics shift, particularly with U.S. involvement [1] - The announcement reflects a broader trend of foreign investment interest in Venezuelan oil, which has been historically impacted by political instability [1]

Trump's Ouster of Maduro Shows America's New World Order Is Here 在打击委内瑞拉之后，美国总统表示他将把外交政策方法应用到其他地方，并猜测古巴和格陵兰岛是他想要"帮助"的地方。 作者：考特尼·萨勃拉曼尼安、凯特·沙利文、菲奥娜·麦克唐纳、苏迪·兰詹·森和菲利普·海曼斯 美国突袭抓获委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗的行动，向美国的盟友和对手发出警告：唐纳德·特朗普总统拥有他自己的新世界秩序。 在令人震惊的深夜行动之后，马杜罗和他的妻子从加拉加斯附近的一个戒备森严的军事基地被迅速转移到纽约的一所监狱。特朗普此举表明，美 国为了除掉一个被视为对美国利益和安全构成威胁的领导人，愿意走多远。 1月3日，被罢黜的委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗抵达曼哈顿西区直升机场。摄影：亚当·格雷/彭博社 特朗普在宣布马杜罗被捕的新闻发布会上说："未来将取决于保护商业、领土和对国家安全至关重要的资源的能力。这些是决定全球力量的铁 律，我们将继续保持这种格局。" 这一做法震惊世界，招致广泛批评。此前，特朗普在其第二个任期内对索马里、尼日利亚、叙利亚、伊拉克和伊朗以及国际水域发动了军 ...

Group 1 - Venezuela possesses over 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, accounting for approximately 20% of global supply, which is nearly four times that of the U.S. [2] - The oil reserves in Venezuela are primarily heavy and extra-heavy crude, which are challenging and costly to extract due to the need for specialized equipment and advanced refining capacity [2] - The U.S. is looking to mobilize investment from major energy companies to revive Venezuela's oil industry, which has suffered from years of underinvestment and political instability [5][6] Group 2 - President Trump has stated that U.S. oil companies will be encouraged to invest billions to repair Venezuela's oil infrastructure and generate revenue for the country [6] - Chevron is currently the only major U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela and is focused on compliance with laws and regulations while ensuring the safety of its employees [8] - ConocoPhillips is monitoring developments in Venezuela but has not committed to any future business activities or investments at this time [9]