News Desk05 January 2026, 05:56 PM ISTShare Global oil prices slipped while financial markets remained largely steady after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Representational image.| Photo: AI generatedBangkok: Oil prices edged lower while precious metals rallied as global financial markets reacted cautiously to the reported US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Why did oil prices fall despite major geopolitical developments?Also ReadWill Venezuela crisis impact oil, gold and silver prices? Experts weigh inHistoric high: Gold prices in Kerala cross Rs 1 lakh for the first time in 2026Russian attacks kill two near Kyiv hours before European leaders meet in ParisVenezuela has world’s biggest oil reserves but output collapse reshapes oil marketsStunning U-turn: Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez seeks cooperation with Trump‘Maduro tracksuit’ goes viral: Why Nike Tech Fleece is trending globally after Venezuela raidTrump warns India on Russian oil, flags tariff threat as Venezuela crisis unfoldsTrump says Colombia's leader is sick, won't be in charge for longVenezuela crisis: Captured in US attack, Nicolas Maduro to make first court appearance Oil prices slipped as markets assessed the near-term impact of the US operation in Venezuela as limited.
