Asian Markets Rise as Investors Weigh U.S. Action in Venezuela and Economic Data
Asian markets opened higher on Monday following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Investors assessed geopolitical implications and prepared for a busy week of economic data releases.
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Asian equity markets opened higher on Monday, reflecting a measured response from investors following the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro nicolas maduroover the weekend. President Donald Trump donald trumpannounced that the United States 
USwould assume temporary control over Venezuela 
VE, a move that has significant geopolitical implications but limited immediate economic impact, according to experts.
USwould assume temporary control over Venezuela VE, a move that has significant geopolitical implications but limited immediate economic impact, according to experts.The MSCI Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 2.5% to its highest level in two months. Seoul's Kospi climbed 2% to reach a new record high. Meanwhile, WTI Crude Oil futures edged up 0.1% to $57.36, following OPEC+'s decision to maintain oil output levels.
