Markets didn’t panic. Stocks didn’t plunge. Oil barely budged.

And yet, the US just carried out a military operation in Venezuela, removing a long-standing leader in a country sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves.

So why the calm? Is this a geopolitical shock that investors are choosing to ignore, or one they don’t yet understand?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alicia García Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis,to find out more.

Markets didn&rsquo;t panic. Stocks didn&rsquo;t plunge. Oil barely budged.
And yet, the US just carried out a military operation in Venezuela, removing a long-standing leader in a country sitting on the world&rsquo;s largest oil reserves.
So why the calm?&nbsp;Is this a geopolitical shock that investors are choosing to ignore, or one they don&rsquo;t yet understand? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alicia Garc&iacute;a Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, to find out more.

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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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