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How does Venezuela impact oil, gold and silver prices?
The upheaval in Venezuela has huge implications for global markets, most notably in the energy space given the fact that they have the highest proven oil reserves of any nation. However, the volatility seen over recent days highlights the two sides of the story for traders to understand.
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