Oil markets and financial markets seem to be shrugging off the major geopolitical story out of the weekend: the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. "Investors are looking at the situation and not seeing a dramatic change in the state of affairs that could alter global markets in a major way," said Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. "What makes most sense ... is to wait and see what unfolds," said Ben Kumar, head of equity strategy at investment management business 7IM. On today's show, we unpack it all.
Marketplace All-in-One - A bumpy ride ahead for bond markets
From the BBC World Service: After a rocky 2025, many analysts expect a similarly unsettled 2026. Plus, a new study indicates faster weight gain after quitting GLP-1 drugs, and X has failed to meet a deadline to address explicit content generated by its AI chatbot Grok.
Marketplace All-in-One - Venezuela wakes up to continued uncertainty
From the BBC World Service: The U.S. stunned the world with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Donald Trump has said U.S. companies will fix Venezuela's badly broken oil infrastructure and start making money for the country. We’ll hear more about reactions on the ground in Venezuela and learn more about its role in the global oil supply chain. Also: an allowance for Iranian citizens and a meeting between the leaders of China and South Korea.
Marketplace All-in-One - How U.S. political campaigns have used generative AI
The 2024 presidential race was the first big election to happen in the new generative AI era. There have, of course, been major concerns that the technology could be used to deceive voters or interfere with the exercise of democracy. But so far, that kind of activity has been limited, according to Tim Harper, a senior policy analyst and coauthor of a recent report from the Center for Democracy and Technology.
PBS News Hour - World - Venezuelans face uncertainty while awaiting Trump’s next moves with the country
The world's eyes are on Venezuela one day after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Maduro and brought him to the U.S. on drug trafficking charges. Profound questions remain after Trump's repeated statements that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela, while Rubio on Sunday described a more indirect but intense pressure campaign. Feature Story News reporter Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
PBS News Hour - World - Trump’s intervention in Venezuela sparks mixed views of U.S. around the world
In Washington, divisions are deepening over Trump's actions in Venezuela. Homeland Security Secretary Noem called the move necessary on Fox News Sunday, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the goal doesn't justify the means. For more understanding, Lisa Desjardins speaks with University of Michigan professor Silvia Pedraza, who has studied Venezuela and its vast diaspora. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
PBS News Hour - World - Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela after capturing Maduro in surprise military strike
In a stunning act of regime change on Saturday, the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to U.S. soil to face criminal charges. Soon after, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would "run" Venezuela until a transition of power is made and warned of a new era of U.S. domination over Latin America. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
PBS News Hour - World - Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces with mix of celebration and worry
In Venezuela's capital city of Caracas, crowds took to the streets Saturday after the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Some celebrated the U.S. operation while others worried about what comes next. Ali Rogin speaks with Feature Story News reporter Mary Triny Mena for an on-the-ground look at what's happening in Caracas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
PBS News Hour - World - Former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela analyzes goal of Maduro regime change
For more on the Trump administration's aims in capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and what message it sends to the rest of the world, Ali Rogin speaks with James Story, who spent 25 years in the U.S. State Department and most recently served as the top U.S. diplomat to Venezuela. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Iran vows crackdown on ‘rioters’ amid protests over economy
In our news wrap Saturday, Iran's supreme leader vowed to crack down on demonstrators following days of protests, and Trump told reporters Putin is "killing too many people" as European national security advisers convened in Kyiv to discuss the latest peace proposals for Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy