Global stock markets surged to fresh record highs yesterday, shrugging off geopolitical tensions from the surprise US raid in Caracas that saw Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro taken to New York.
Global Stocks Hit Records
Wall Street extended its upbeat start to 2026, with the Dow and S&P 500 closing at all‑time records. Seoul’s index topped 4,500 points for the first time, while London’s FTSE 100 broke above 10,000 amid expectations of UK rate cuts.
Gains in tech stocks, fueled by Nvidia’s CES presentation and Microchip Technology’s sales outlook, added momentum. Oil prices, however, slipped as investors weighed Venezuela’s limited output capacity and ongoing political uncertainty.
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