CARACAS, Dec 25 — Chatting and laughing, Maria Abreu strolled with her friends under the Christmas lights adorning a boulevard in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. Anything, she said, not to think of the threat of war with the United States. Having weathered decades of political and economic crisis,»»»

Dec ‌24 : Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, taking a breather after surging past the key $4,500-an-ounce mark earlier in the session, while silver and platinum trimmed some gains following their record-breaking rally. Spot gold was down 0.4 per cent at $4,468.96 per ounce at 10:04 a.m. ET (1504»»»

Oil holds near flat on US-Venezuela tensions, Fed cut bets - Expectations of more accommodative Fed policy support oil prices, though concerns over rising political pressure on Bank add uncertainty and limit gains Oil prices saw limited gains on Wednesday amid supply concerns stemming from heighten»»»