NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Global stock markets advanced on Tuesday to fresh record highs while oil prices eased as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy. Wall Street extended an upbeat start to the 2026 campaign, with both the Dow and S&P 500 ending at all-time records. "Equities can continue grinding higher if earnings expectations, liquidity, and rate expectations remain supportive, especially in tech," she added. But oil prices pulled lower as markets continued to digest the upheaval in Venezuela since Saturday's US raid. Chevron, the sole US company still operating in Venezuela, dropped 4.5 percent, reversing Monday's surge in the stock.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 07, 2026 02:40 UTC