Gold, silver prices climb after US captures Maduro
Crude oil prices remained largely steady, and most regional stock markets posted gains. Both gold and silver had reached record levels in 2025 before easing in the final days of the year.
Despite the late-year dip, gold still delivered its strongest annual performance since 1979, rising more than 60% and reaching $4,549.71 on December 26. Key drivers included anticipated interest rate cuts, central bank bullion purchases, and global economic and geopolitical concerns.
Oil fluctuated slightly as traders weighed whether US intervention in Venezuela would affect crude supplies. President Donald Trump has indicated plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves, asserting that the US will “run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.” Analysts, however, note that Venezuela’s aging oil infrastructure and long-term production decline—now contributing about 1% of global output—make an immediate impact on prices unlikely.
Asian stock markets showed resilience despite the Venezuelan crisis. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.6% on the first trading day of the year, supported by stabilizing manufacturing data in December. South Korea and China also saw gains, reflecting confidence that the Venezuela situation will have limited near-term effects. Analysts attributed some of the rally in the region to continued momentum from AI-related gains in the US market.
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