Looking down the barrel
Published: January 7, 2026
Duration: 6:59
Markets react to plans to ship stranded Venezuelan oil to the U.S., reigniting oversupply fears. Attention now turns to U.S. labour data and jitters in Asia after China tightens export rules.
Today’s recommended read: Trump's Venezuela oil grab revives 'petrodollar' debate, Jamie McGeever
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