2026-01-08 04:22:28

The long-term control of the US over Venezuela's oil and gas industry is an interesting phenomenon. Carolyn Kissane, a researcher at New York University, pointed out that in such high geopolitical risk scenarios, it's hard to imagine any company rushing in to strike it rich. This reflects a reality: when political uncertainty becomes the norm, market participants tend to slow down. For investors concerned with the global energy landscape and asset allocation, such geopolitical developments often influence commodity market expectations and subsequently affect the pricing logic of risk assets.

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ConfusedWhale

· 01-10 17:15

Geopolitics can really turn the market upside down, with Venezuela's oil and gas being a prime example. When political risks spike, smart money moves out. Who dares to take on this hot potato? The energy landscape has changed, and commodities are trembling, causing the entire risk asset market to recalibrate. That's why some investments seem profitable but no one touches them—the cost of uncertainty is just too damn high.

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POAPlectionist

· 01-10 13:42

Political risk can really scare companies away, and Venezuela's oil and gas industry is a living example. When geopolitical chaos erupts, capital immediately pulls back, and no one dares to gamble on such uncertainty. The logic is actually quite clear: when risks increase, the pricing logic naturally changes. The barometer of the energy market is political stability; no wonder no one rushes in. In simple terms, money still flows to safe places—who the hell would invest in a bomb pile?

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-09 23:22

Geopolitical risks are high, and capital just runs away. This logic makes sense... Does the US control Venezuela's oil and gas? Sounds more complicated than crypto governance, not gonna lie.

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SilentObserver

· 01-08 04:52

Geopolitical risks... Basically, it's a gamble you can't win, who dares to rush in --- The situation in Venezuela, the US wants to monopolize but companies are all scared haha --- When political uncertainty is at its peak, capital starts to play dead, this logic makes sense --- In terms of energy landscape... it indeed affects market expectations, and retail investors just have to take the hit --- No wonder no one dares to go gold panning, the risks are sky-high, who would take the risk? --- Kissane's analysis actually hits the nail on the head, smart money won't flow into places with no certainty

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liquiditea_sipper

· 01-08 04:46

Geopolitical risks are truly the invisible hand influencing market pricing, and many people haven't realized it yet... The situation in Venezuela has indeed caused institutional investors to hold back.

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MerkleDreamer

· 01-08 04:41

When geopolitics is in chaos, capital shrinks. This logic applies everywhere, especially in oil and gas. Venezuela's situation is controlled by the U.S., but it's also a hot potato. Companies are all waiting for the wind to stabilize.

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DataChief

· 01-08 04:30

Geopolitical risks are really hard to describe in a few words, and the situation in Venezuela is even more complicated... The market does tend to be cautious, and no one dares to gamble on political cards.

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