Marketplace Morning Report How markets are responding to Venezuela
Jan 5, 2026
Join Julia Coronado, a macroeconomist and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, and Ben Kumar, head of equity strategy at Seven Investment Management, as they explore the market's calm reaction to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Julia explains why investors aren't expecting significant changes, while Ben discusses the muted oil market response. They highlight the ongoing focus on supply chain resilience and energy alternatives, emphasizing a 'wait and see' approach amidst geopolitical tensions.
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Markets See No Immediate Global Shock
- Markets are calm because investors don't see a dramatic change that would alter global markets materially.
- Julia Coronado says the acting government and continued U.S. influence make a major market shift unlikely for now.
Early Markets Show Little Movement
- U.S. bond and equity futures showed little immediate movement after the event.
- Early trading recorded modest changes: Dow flat, Nasdaq and S&P slightly up, 10-year yield near 4.19%.
Wait Before Reacting To Headlines
- Wait and watch rather than trade aggressively on headline events.
- Ben Kumar suggests institutional investors prefer to see how situations unfold before changing positions.