Venezuela Market Explodes: Caracas Stock Exchange Jumps 17% After Maduro's Capture

• Caracas Stock Exchange surged nearly 17% on January 5, marking its biggest one-day gain in years.
• The market rally is attributed to investor reaction to the reported capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States.
• Venezuelan sovereign and PDVSA bonds also rallied, with prices more than doubling on hopes of regime change and debt restructuring.
• US President Donald Trump stated the US would oversee Venezuela's transition and restore oil infrastructure.
• Uncertainty remains as Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, despite US contact, publicly called for Maduro's return.

Why It Matters: Maduro's reported capture fuels Venezuela's market surge, but political uncertainty persists.