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Marcin Frąckiewicz

CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Takeover Push: PDVSA Cuts Output, Chevron and U.S. Refiners in Focus

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Takeover Push: PDVSA Cuts Output, Chevron and U.S. Refiners in Focus

PDVSA has begun cutting crude output as a U.S. oil embargo stalls exports and fills storage, sources said. Chevron and other U.S. refiners ended Friday’s session higher as traders watched for updates on sanctions and shipping. More than 17 million barrels of Venezuelan oil remain stuck offshore, according to TankerTrackers.com. Diluents needed for export have become scarce under the blockade.
5 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

UK Stock Market Open Today: FTSE 100 Futures Near 10,000 as Venezuela Shock Puts Oil and Deals in Focus

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a 0.6% rise at Monday’s open after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending gold up 2% and oil lower. Sterling slipped to $1.3434. Auction Technology rejected 11 takeover bids from FitzWalter Capital. Oakley Capital reportedly agreed to buy a majority stake in GLAS for £1 billion, with an announcement expected soon.
5 January 2026
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Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

PDVSA has begun cutting crude production as a U.S. oil embargo and tanker blockade leave storage near capacity, with over 17 million barrels stranded on ships, sources said. Brent crude fell 0.4% to $60.54 and WTI dropped 0.5% to $57.04. Chevron’s Venezuela-linked cargoes remain halted. Investors await a U.S. court hearing for Nicolas Maduro and any changes to sanctions policy.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token holds above $2 as ETF inflows, SEC shift keep traders on alert

XRP rose 3% to $2.13 on Monday, extending gains above the $2 mark. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs have recorded eight consecutive weeks of inflows, totaling $1.18 billion since launch, according to SoSoValue data. Traders are watching U.S. economic data and a Jan. 15 market-structure bill markup for direction. The SEC confirmed Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw will depart, drawing attention from crypto markets.
5 January 2026
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Gold price today jumps on Venezuela shock as traders eye U.S. jobs data

Gold price today jumps on Venezuela shock as traders eye U.S. jobs data

Gold jumped 2% to $4,413.93 an ounce after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.179%. Oil prices slipped despite Venezuela’s OPEC status, as Trump said the U.S. embargo remains in effect. Investors await U.S. economic data and Fed signals later this week.
5 January 2026
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Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Tokyo stocks today: Nikkei starts 2026 higher as TEPCO, chip and defense names lead

Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.03% to 51,865 in its first 2026 session, led by a 9.23% jump in TEPCO after it announced plans to restart a reactor this month. Chip and defense stocks rallied, while the yen weakened to 157.295 per dollar. S&P Global’s December manufacturing PMI held at 50.0. Investors now await the BOJ’s Jan. 22-23 meeting and U.S. jobs data due Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

ASX top stocks today: Silex jumps 9% in uranium surge as WiseTech drops on ACCC move

Silex Systems surged 9.43% to A$9.75, leading uranium and rare-earth stocks higher on the ASX 200, which closed nearly flat at 8,728.6. WiseTech Global dropped 3.18% after the antitrust regulator raised concerns over an acquisition and planned divestment. The Australian dollar traded at 66.75 U.S. cents. Investors await Australia’s November CPI on Wednesday and the U.S. jobs report on Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

The S&P/ASX 200 closed nearly flat at 8,728.60, while the All Ordinaries edged down to 9,034.7 in the quietest session in over a year. Materials surged 1.8% to a record, with BHP and Fortescue up 1.6% each and Rio Tinto hitting an intraday high at A$150.14. Energy stocks fell as Woodside dropped 1.2% and Santos 1.1%. Traders await November CPI data on Wednesday.
5 January 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Hit a Record — Then IT Stocks Pulled the Plug

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Hit a Record — Then IT Stocks Pulled the Plug

Nifty 50 hit a record 26,358.25 before slipping to 26,321 in mid-session, while Sensex hovered near 85,665. Nifty IT dropped 2.5% after a CLSA downgrade, with HCLTech down 3.3% and Tech Mahindra off 2%. The rupee traded near 90.2425 per dollar amid strong dollar demand at the RBI fix. U.S. tariff threats and weak IT weighed on risk appetite.
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Coinbase Gains Conditional National Trust Charter Approval, Boosting Institutional Crypto Services
    April 3, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT. Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust charter, advancing its efforts to operate under a federal regulatory framework. The charter covers custody and market infrastructure services, excluding retail banking. The approval aligns Coinbase with other crypto firms like Ripple and Paxos that have secured similar status, enhancing its appeal to institutional clients seeking regulated custody solutions. While the approval is conditional and contingent on compliance, it clarifies the company's regulatory path amidst ongoing market uncertainty. Coinbase shares traded cautiously near $171.24 after a recent pullback from $200-$210, reflecting investor focus on regulatory developments and execution risks in the evolving crypto landscape.
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