7 Minutes on Markets

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7IM, in partnership with Rockhold Asset Management

05 January 2026

8m 10s

Venezuelan oil resurgence: opportunities and challenges

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In this episode, Ben Kumar and Sam Hannon delve into the unexpected developments impacting the markets at the start of 2026. The focus shifts to Donald Trump's recent moves in Venezuela, which could revitalise U.S. oil companies with stakes in the region. Despite the oil price remaining stable, American firms with Venezuelan infrastructure are poised for potential gains.