Nikkei 225 & Delcy Rodríguez

Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo shed 4.5% as traders sold to lock in profits from recent AI-driven rallies.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, the acting president of Venezuela, is facing a major political test in her handling of the earthquake crisis. Her administration has been criticized for an inadequate response, but she has also welcomed international aid and is coordinating rescue efforts.

Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> index is trading sharply lower, extending previous losses due to negative cues from Wall Street and concerns over the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez>>>, as the successor to Nicolás Maduro>>>, is implementing policy shifts in Venezuela>>> that include complying with United States>>> demands, leading to internal party divisions.

Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 index topped 68,000 for the first time, driven by the global AI-driven chip stock surge and positive U.S. market performance.

Delcy Rodríguez: The Trump administration has instructed federal prosecutors to avoid criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, signaling warming relations.