Global markets rose Jan. 5, 2026, after U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s Maduro, but stocks showed little reaction.

On January 5, 2026, international markets began trading higher, with France's CAC 40 rising 0.1% as investors dismissed a U.S. Maduro, the president of Venezuela, was apprehended by a military operation and transported to New York on charges of narcoterrorism. Perhaps as a result of the seasonal January effect, Asian markets surged, with Tokyo's Nikkei rising by almost 3%. Despite the geopolitical change, oil prices remained stable, and no immediate disruption to Venezuelan exports is anticipated. America. Strong data could influence expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, so the December jobs report is expected to be closely watched. Major banks' earnings season starts next week, and consistent profit growth will be essential to sustaining high U.S. In 2025, stock valuations following the S&P 500 increased by more than 16%.