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Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon stock faces a Monday test after U.S. strikes Venezuela — what oil traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares face a potential repricing after President Donald Trump announced a U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuelan oil production and refining remain unaffected, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged. The U.S. seized two Venezuelan oil cargoes in December, halving exports. Oil futures closed lower Friday before the news, with Brent at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Gas prices, inflation and the U.S. economy

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro overnight, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. Oil prices closed at $60.75 for Brent and $57.32 for WTI on Friday. Venezuelan oil exports fell to about half of November’s 950,000 barrels per day after a U.S. blockade and cargo seizures. PDVSA’s production and refining continued normally after the strike, but its administrative systems remain affected by a December cyberattack.
3 January 2026
Miami airport flight cancellations climb after U.S. strikes in Venezuela trigger Caribbean airspace curbs

Miami airport flight cancellations climb after U.S. strikes in Venezuela trigger Caribbean airspace curbs

Flights at Miami International Airport faced 147 delays and 50 cancellations Saturday after President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The FAA barred U.S. flights from Venezuelan and nearby Caribbean airspace, citing military activity. Fort Lauderdale and Orlando airports also saw major disruptions. American Airlines issued travel waivers for affected routes.
3 January 2026
Barbados Airport Flight Cancellations: Grantley Adams hit after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Barbados Airport Flight Cancellations: Grantley Adams hit after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados remained open Saturday, but multiple flights were cancelled or delayed after U.S. strikes in Venezuela triggered airspace restrictions. KLM cancelled five departures, including KL783, and JetBlue and Delta also cut some services. The FAA barred U.S. aircraft from Venezuelan airspace and warned Curaçao airspace was off limits, officials said.
3 January 2026
Trinidad airport flight cancellations: JetBlue, American cut service after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Trinidad airport flight cancellations: JetBlue, American cut service after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Flights at Trinidad and Tobago’s Piarco International Airport were canceled or delayed Saturday after U.S. strikes in Venezuela led to airspace restrictions. American Airlines and JetBlue canceled flights to Miami and New York, while a domestic shuttle to Tobago was delayed. The FAA issued safety notices for the region. Trinidad’s Defence Minister said the country’s airspace remained open to commercial traffic.
3 January 2026
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Venezuela strikes ripple to St Maarten: SXM flights canceled, airlines issue travel waivers

Venezuela strikes ripple to St Maarten: SXM flights canceled, airlines issue travel waivers

Flights at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport faced cancellations and delays Saturday after U.S. strikes in Venezuela led to airspace closures around Curacao. KLM canceled five departures and American Airlines issued a travel alert for the region, waiving change fees. Delta and JetBlue also adjusted schedules. The U.S. said it captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during the operation.
3 January 2026
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Flights to Guyana disrupted after U.S. strikes Venezuela: Georgetown airport delays, KLM cancellations

Flights to Guyana disrupted after U.S. strikes Venezuela: Georgetown airport delays, KLM cancellations

Flights at Georgetown’s main airport in Guyana faced cancellations and multi-hour delays Saturday after U.S. military strikes in Venezuela triggered airspace warnings. KLM canceled its KL783 service to Georgetown, while American Airlines and Surinam Airways flights to Miami departed late. The U.S. FAA issued safety notices for airspace near Venezuela. Airlines warned passengers of further disruptions through Tuesday.
3 January 2026
Curaçao Flights Cancelled and Delayed After U.S. Strikes Venezuela, Airlines Issue Alerts

Curaçao Flights Cancelled and Delayed After U.S. Strikes Venezuela, Airlines Issue Alerts

KLM canceled flights to Curaçao and other Caribbean destinations Saturday after airspace around the island closed following U.S. strikes in Venezuela, affecting 2,600 passengers. The FAA barred U.S. pilots from flying over Venezuela and Curaçao due to military activity. American Airlines and JetBlue also reported disruptions. Curaçao airport warned travelers of possible delays and changes.
3 January 2026
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Caracas airport flight cancellations after U.S. strikes on Venezuela, airlines reassess routes

Caracas airport flight cancellations after U.S. strikes on Venezuela, airlines reassess routes

Caribbean Airlines cancelled two Port of Spain–Caracas flights Saturday after U.S. strikes in Venezuela and an FAA order restricting U.S. operators in the country’s airspace. President Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro; Venezuela declared a national emergency. Flight trackers showed empty Venezuelan skies as airlines reassessed risk. Avianca’s Bogota–Caracas service remained scheduled.
3 January 2026
Bonaire flight cancellations: JetBlue, United, Delta and KLM scrub services after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Bonaire flight cancellations: JetBlue, United, Delta and KLM scrub services after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Bonaire International Airport canceled multiple U.S. and Europe-bound flights Saturday after airspace around Curaçao closed following U.S. strikes in Venezuela. KLM, JetBlue, United, and Delta flights were affected, stranding about 2,600 passengers. American Airlines flights to Miami continued as scheduled. The disruptions followed President Trump’s claim that Nicolás Maduro was captured.
3 January 2026
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Puerto Rico Flight Cancellations Spike: San Juan Airport Suspends U.S. Airline Service After Venezuela Strikes

Puerto Rico Flight Cancellations Spike: San Juan Airport Suspends U.S. Airline Service After Venezuela Strikes

U.S. commercial flights to and from Puerto Rico were suspended Saturday after the FAA imposed a temporary airspace restriction linked to military activity in Venezuela, airport operator Aerostar said. San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport reported 290 cancellations and 22 delays. The disruption also halted operations at airports in Ceiba, Aguadilla, Ponce, Isla Grande, Vieques, and Culebra.
3 January 2026
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Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

Maduro captured in U.S. strike; PDVSA oil facilities unscathed, sources say

PDVSA kept oil production and refining running after a U.S. strike to seize President Maduro, with no damage to key facilities, two sources said. A U.S. tanker blockade and seizure of two cargoes in December cut Venezuela’s oil exports by half. The La Guaira port was badly damaged but does not handle oil shipments. Explosions hit Caracas early Saturday; the government reported deaths but gave no figures.
3 January 2026
Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

Cancelled flights spike across Aruba after U.S. strikes Venezuela; Delta, United, JetBlue hit

Aruba Airport reported all flights by major U.S. and Latin American carriers were canceled Saturday after the FAA restricted airspace following U.S. strikes in Venezuela. KLM and TUI halted flights to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and other islands. The cancellations disrupted travel across key Caribbean routes on a peak day. Venezuela declared a national emergency after its president was captured.
3 January 2026
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XRP price forecast for next week: Can Ripple’s token hold $2 after U.S. strikes Venezuela?

XRP price forecast for next week: Can Ripple’s token hold $2 after U.S. strikes Venezuela?

XRP jumped 5.8% to around $2.00 after U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim that Nicolás Maduro was captured. Venezuela declared a national emergency but oil company PDVSA’s operations were reportedly unaffected. Bitcoin and ether saw smaller gains, with no signs of broad crypto panic. Traders are watching for further Venezuela developments and key U.S. economic data next week.
3 January 2026
US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

US strike on Venezuela: What happens next for the economy, oil exports and the bolivar

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a Saturday raid, according to President Donald Trump and a U.S. official. Oil exports remain halved by sanctions and tanker seizures, with the bolivar down 83% in 2025. PDVSA’s main facilities were undamaged, but the port of La Guaira sustained severe damage. Most oil tankers remain stuck in Venezuelan waters, shipping data showed.
3 January 2026
Natural gas prices next week: Henry Hub braces for Venezuela shock but warm U.S. forecast still rules

Natural gas prices next week: Henry Hub braces for Venezuela shock but warm U.S. forecast still rules

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.618/mmBtu Friday, down 6.8 cents, as forecasts showed weaker heating demand. U.S. strikes on Venezuela raised geopolitical risk, but PDVSA oil operations remained normal. Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected to persist into mid-January, pressuring gas prices. U.S. storage withdrawals and demand both trended below seasonal averages.
3 January 2026
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Silver price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes raise safe-haven bid as $70-$75 range comes into view

Silver price forecast next week: Venezuela strikes raise safe-haven bid as $70-$75 range comes into view

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said, with more details expected at an 11 a.m. press event. Spot silver was last up 1.6% at $72.39 an ounce, near record highs, while the iShares Silver Trust ETF rose 2% to $65.75. Venezuelan oil operations remained normal, sources said. Markets await further signals from Washington and Caracas.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps into earnings week as 9CI closes at S$3.12

8 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares closed up 1.3% at S$3.12 on Friday, outperforming the STI, which fell 0.83%. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% rise in second-half distributable income to S$449 million and a 9.4% increase in distribution per unit. Full-year results for CapitaLand Investment are due Feb. 11. Markets are closed for the weekend.
Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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