Gold Prices Surge as US Military Operation in Venezuela Sparks Global Safe Haven Buying

Geopolitical Shock and Safe Haven Flow

The commodity market was blindsided by the scale of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Analysts at PT Aneka Tambang and various global observers had predicted a break toward the $4,400 level, but the actual operation has accelerated the climb. Institutional investors are currently prioritizing wealth preservation over riskier assets as they await further clarity on regional stability.

2026 Institutional Sentiment

Despite the immediate geopolitical spike, the underlying narrative for 2026 remains tied to the Federal Reserve's rate-cut trajectory. Most analysts agree that lower real yields and central bank diversification will support gold throughout the year, with some targeting a move toward $5,000 if regional instability persists.