How Washington's Control of Venezuelan Oil Could Reshape China's Energy Supply
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The FTSE 100 index rallied at the start of the year due to the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with defence and metal stocks leading the gains. The index rose 0.2% to near 9,970. This is attributed to the potential for further escalation in the region and its impact on global energy supplies.
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The FTSE 100 kicked off the new year on the front foot with a morning rally after the fallout from the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sent a batch of City stocks on the march. London’s blue-chip index sprung up towards the 10,000 points mark as markets opening before giving up some gains to land 0.2 per cent higher at near 9,970. Leading the pack was defence and metal stocks after President Donald Trump’s strike on Venezuela – and openess to further escalation with other nations – sent…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.