Asian markets begin the day mostly in green, showing January effect, in spite of US raid on Venezuela

Nasdaq ended the day on Friday, 2^nd January, 2026, down by 6.36 points or 0.027%. Dow Jones ended the day, up by 319.10 points or 0.66%. S&P 500 ended the day, up by 12.97 points or 0.19%.

Oil prices remain largely stable, after US raid on Venezuela

Oil prices have not spiked after the US raid on Venezuela that captured the incumbent President, Nicolas Maduro. Many were expecting that due to increased geopolitical risk after this raid, oil prices may increase more sharply. At this time, Brent crude for February delivery is trading at $60.75 per barrel. WTI crude is trading at $57.24 per barrel. Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world.

European markets ended the day in green on Friday

European markets ended the day in green on Friday. Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, up by 58.97 points or 1.02%. Dax ended the day, up by 48.93 points or 0.20%. FTSE 100 ended the day, up by 19.76 points or 0.20%.

Nikkei is rocketing up

Nikkei 225 is rocketing up today. At 9 a.m. IST, 5^th January, 2026 it is up by 1419.62 points or 2.82%. Shanghai composite is up by 42.61 points or 1.07%. Hang Seng is down by 37.45 points or 0.14%. Kospi is up by 122.44 points or 2.84%.

Indian markets may see a positive day today

Indian markets may see a positive today. FII activity may be more robust today as the Christmas and New Year holiday season comes to an end.  January effect may come into play. The phenomenon of stock markets usually rising in January is known as January effect.

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Source: Dow Jones