Mizuho Weekly View – Eyes on the U.S.
Speculation is growing that the pressure on Venezuela is about one thing: redirecting one of the world’s largest oil reserves back to the U.S. and its Western allies—through American companies.
With U.S. midterm elections in mind, energy politics are back in the spotlight. Add to that CES in Las Vegas, where technology and policy narratives often intersect, and it’s clear why global attention is fixed on Washington.
Meanwhile, Japan’s market remains resilient—a notable contrast in an increasingly volatile world.









