7 Minutes on Markets - 05 January 2026
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05 Jan 2026
Venezuelan oil resurgence: opportunities and challenges
In this episode, Ben Kumar and Sam Hannon delve into the unexpected developments impacting the markets at the start of 2026. The focus shifts to Donald Trump's recent moves in Venezuela, which could revitalise U.S. oil companies with stakes in the region. Despite the oil price remaining stable, American firms with Venezuelan infrastructure are poised for potential gains.
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