Gold extended gains on Tuesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after the U.S. capture of Venezuela's president fueled global tensions, while investors awaited U.S. payroll data for insights into the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.

Gold and silver advanced, with investors weighing heightened geopolitical risks following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.Spot gold rose as much as 2.9% on Monday, climbing above $4,

US intervention in Venezuela increases safe-haven demand Trump warns of further strikes if Venezuela resists US oil industry plans Markets anticipate December's nonfarm payrolls and potential Fed rate cuts Jan 5 (Reuters) - Gold rose to a one-week high on Monday,

The U.S. ousting of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, alongside threats of further gunboat diplomacy, are stoking demand for safe-haven assets.

Gold and silver futures jumped on Monday in the aftermath of the dramatic US Gold futures rose 2% to trade above $4,450 per troy ounc

Yuan also remains relatively resilient as analysts predict the Chinese currency could strengthen to as high as 6.8 against the US dollar in 2026.