US Captures Venezuela President Impact on Oil Gold Silver & India
Imagine waking up to this headline: “The US has attacked Venezuela and captured its President”. Sounds like a movie plot, but it’s real. Here’s what investors need to know: The Operation: → US Delta Force stormed Maduro’s residence around 2 AM → Air strikes hit military bases, airports, ports, and telecom towers → Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores arrested and flown to the US → Charges: Narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal arms Why Venezuela Matters: → Holds 18% of global proven oil reserves (~303 billion barrels) → Oil value: ~$17.3 trillion at current prices → Complementary crude for US — heavy, sour, used for diesel, asphalt, industrial fuels Market Impact: Crude Oil: → Brent may rise to $62–65 per barrel → Short-term spike possible, but India imports only 0.3% from Venezuela → Limited impact on India’s energy security, but inflation pressure may rise Indian Oil Stocks: → OMCs (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) may see short-term pressure → Expected to stabilise after volatility Gold & Silver: → Gold as safe-haven: COMEX $4,380/oz, MCX ₹1,40,000/10g → Silver: both safe-haven & industrial metal: $75–78/oz, ₹2,45,000/kg → Silver more volatile than gold Indian Stock Market: → Short-term knee-jerk volatility possible → Limited long-term impact: Venezuela not a major trading partner → Negatively impacted: Oil & Gas, Aviation, Paints, Logistics → Relatively safe: IT, FMCG, Pharma, Defence Hidden Positive for India: → ONGC Videsh has $500–1,000 million dues stuck in Venezuela → If sanctions ease, India could recover payments and restart production Summary: ✅ US attack on Venezuela is historic and controversial ✅ Oil is the key strategic reason ✅ Gold, silver, crude likely volatile ✅ Indian markets largely insulated ✅ Long-term impact depends on power transition in Venezuela Comment below: Do you think oil prices will rise further? 👍 Like the video & Subscribe for more market and geopolitical updates explained simply. ---------------------------- ✅YouTube Channel (Desvelado Insights): / @desveladoinsights ✅YouTube Channel (Desvelado Research): / @desveladoresearch ✅LinkedIn: / desvelado-india ✅Instagram (Desvelado Insights): / desveladoinsights ✅Facebook (Desvelado Advisory): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ✅Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KF0aO3UUrpY... @DesveladoInsights
