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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Markets show mixed reaction after US capture of Venezuelan leader

South Korea Financial Markets - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Oil prices edged higher early Monday in Asian trading, while the prices of precious metals surged as markets registered a mixed reaction to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid.

Share prices opened higher, with benchmarks in South Korea and Japan again setting fresh records. U.S. futures were mixed after eking out small gains on Friday.

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