U.S. stock index futures were little changed in early Tuesday trading after Wall Street closed higher in the prior session, with gains led by energy shares following the U.S. operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), S&P 500 futures were largely unchanged …

Oil prices rose modestly in European trading on Tuesday as volatility eased and traders continued to assess the implications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the political transition now under way in the country. Crude benchmarks ended higher after a turbulent session on Monday, when prices …

Bitcoin held largely steady on Tuesday after improving risk sentiment supported modest early-year gains in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, although renewed worries surrounding major Bitcoin-treasury companies limited further upside. Bitcoin rose 1.3% to $93,576.7 by 00:59 ET (05:59 GMT), recovering alongside broader risk assets. The token is still nursing a …

European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday as investors monitored fast-moving geopolitical developments, while overall risk appetite remained broadly resilient. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.3% by mid-morning, with Germany’s DAX up 0.1%. U.K. equities outperformed, gaining 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1% as of 08:40 GMT. The cautious …

Asian semiconductor shares advanced on Tuesday after Nvidia unveiled its latest artificial-intelligence processor platform at the CES 2026 trade show in Las Vegas, boosting optimism that sustained demand for advanced chips will support global technology growth. Nvidia showcased its new Vera Rubin AI computing platform, which integrates next-generation GPUs and …

Gold prices extended strong gains in Asian trading on Tuesday, inching back toward record highs as heightened geopolitical tensions following a U.S. operation in Venezuela fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,458.20 an ounce by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), while U.S. gold futures climbed 0.4% to …

Bitcoin edged higher on Monday, tracking a broader rebound in technology stocks, although gains remained limited as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 1.1% to $92,264.5 by 01:33 ET (06:33 GMT). Broader crypto markets also moved modestly higher, mirroring strength …

Oil prices fell in European trading on Monday after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend and signaled plans to assume control of the country’s governance and key energy assets, raising expectations of higher future crude supply. Brent crude futures slipped 0.9% to $60.20 a barrel …

Gold prices jumped in Asian trading on Monday after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, triggering a sharp increase in safe-haven buying as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold climbed 2.2% to $4,422.92 an ounce by 01:41 ET (06:41 GMT), …

Asian stock markets surged on Monday, opening the first full trading week of the new year on a firm footing as technology and semiconductor shares extended their powerful year-end rally. Wall Street ended last week mixed, and U.S. stock futures traded mostly steady during Asian hours, with slight gains in …