Two strategists at the Franklin Templeton Research Institute said that the US military action against Venezuela may have limited initial impact on the stock, fixed income, and commodity markets. The two said, “America's military action is not unprecedented, and it is unlikely to represent a fundamental shift in US foreign policy. This action alone cannot release Venezuela's huge crude oil reserves; to achieve this, lasting political stability is needed.” However, they added that the use of force by the United States will reinforce the view that many countries will increase national security spending.

Two strategists at the Franklin Templeton Research Institute said that the US military action against Venezuela may have limited initial impact on the stock, fixed income, and commodity markets. The two said, “America's military action is not unprecedented, and it is unlikely to represent a fundamental shift in US foreign policy. This action alone cannot release Venezuela's huge crude oil reserves; to achieve this, lasting political stability is needed.” However, they added that the use of force by the United States will reinforce the view that many countries will increase national security spending.