9 January 2026 — Today’s Market News — Caracas Stock Exchange Surges 50% & Oil rises to around $62.38 a barrel
Markets Edge Higher in Asia; Venezuela Surges & Oil rises
Asian stock markets moved higher, with the regional index staying close to record levels.
Venezuela was the standout, with the Caracas Stock Exchange jumping about 50% and rising more than 70% over recent days. U.S. stocks stayed mixed. Oil rose around 0.63%, while gold and silver slipped as investors sold after recent highs.
Today’s Snapshot
S&P 500: 6,992.40 (+0.35%)
MSCI Asia-Pacific: 188.2 (+0.9%, near record)
Caracas Stock Exchange: ~5,100 (+50%)
Gold: $4,385/oz (−0.6%)
Silver: $77.4/oz (−1.9%)
Global Markets
Precious Metals
Gold: $4,464.57/oz (−0.4%)
Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,464.57 per ounce in early trading, though it remained up about 3% for the week. Better U.S. economic data reduced demand for safe assets.
Silver: $77.4/oz (−1.9%)
Silver dropped more sharply than gold as traders sold to lock in profits from earlier gains.
FX
Dollar Index (DXY): 98.6 (+0.3%)
The U.S. dollar strengthened after economic data showed steady job growth and stable consumer spending.
Australian Dollar (+0.2%)
The Australian dollar rose slightly as local stock markets and mining shares moved higher.
Stock Market — What Happened Today
U.S. Equities
- S&P 500: ~6,931 (+0.1%)
- Nasdaq 100: ~23,500 (−0.4%)
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance today. Major technology stocks were generally weaker, with Nvidia sliding roughly 2.2% and other big tech names like Broadcom and Microsoft also lower. In contrast, defense and aerospace stocks rose sharply, led by Lockheed Martin (+4.7%), Northrop Grumman (+2.39%), RTX (+0.78%), and Kratos Defense (+13.78%).
Latin America Market
Venezuela (Caracas Stock Exchange): ~5,100 (+50%)
Venezuela’s stock market shot up after big political news. Investors expect fewer U.S. sanctions, which could let the country sell more oil and do more business. Because the market is very small, even a little buying caused prices to jump fast.
Volatility & Positioning
Market uncertainty stayed low. The VIX hovered around ~15.5, showing that investors remained comfortable holding stocks
What Traders Are Watching
1. U.S. Inflation Data — Upcoming reports could affect expectations for interest rates.
2. China Growth Signals — Investors are watching for signs of stronger demand from China.
3. Oil Prices — Continued weakness is pressuring energy shares.
Last Available Market News— 7 January 2026
Markets were mixed as investors waited for U.S. data. Asian stocks moved in different directions but stayed near record levels. U.S. stocks held firm, while oil fell about 1% and gold and silver dropped after recent gains.
Catch up on: Asian Stocks Mixed; S&P Holds Close to 7,000
Sources
1. AP News — Asian shares rise and U.S. futures are flat after modest Wall Street moves
2. LiveMint — Venezuela stock market surges 50% in a day
3. Reuters — Oil prices gain on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran
4. Reuters — Gold falls as commodity index adjustments weigh ahead of US jobs data
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