Venezuela Market Soars 50% After Maduro's Arrest; US Intervention Sparks Hope

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News18•07-01-2026, 19:56
Venezuela Market Soars 50% After Maduro's Arrest; US Intervention Sparks Hope
- •Venezuela's stock market surged over 50% in a single day following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by the US military.
- •The Caracas Stock Exchange IBC Index jumped 75% in two trading sessions, reaching 3,910.42.
- •Investor sentiment shifted due to hopes for political stability, easing US sanctions, and recovery of the oil sector.
- •Experts like Kranti Bathini see this as a historic moment, expecting more flexible policies and economic recovery.
- •The country, which defaulted in 2017 and faced 548% inflation, anticipates US crude purchases and reduced inflation risks.
Why It Matters: Maduro's arrest and US intervention sparked a massive Venezuelan market rally, signaling hope for economic recovery.
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