Prometheus Capital

  The Economic Effects of U.S. Actions in Venezuela by Prometheus Capital Introduction: An Economic Question, Not a Political One U.S. actions toward Venezuela under the Trump administration were often framed through political or humanitarian lenses, but beneath those narratives lay concrete economic consequences that rippled through oil markets, corporate balance sheets, sovereign debt, and global energy pricing. From a strictly analytical and business-oriented perspective, these actions created a combination of short-term market advantages for specific actors and long-term structural damage to Venezuela’s economy, while reshaping global oil flows in measurable ways. This article examines those outcomes without moral judgment or political positioning, focusing instead on revenues, incentives, capital flows, and market reactions. Sanctions and the Collapse of Venezuela’s Core Revenue Stream Venezuela’s economy has long been structurally dependent on oil. For decades, petroleu...

New Year, New Markets: How the “New Year, New Me” Phenomenon Moves Money by Prometheus Capital A Calendar Turn That Drives Real Spending Every January, the global economy experiences a subtle but measurable shift. After t he excess of the holiday season, consumers do not simply stop spending—they redirect it. Gyms fill up, budgeting apps see surges in downloads, planners sell out, and self-improvement services enter their most profitable window of the year. While the phrase “new year, new me” is often dismissed as a tired cliché, the behavior behind it reflects a powerful and recurring economic pattern. The New Year functions as a collective reset, a rare moment when millions of consumers simultaneously reassess their habits, finances, and priorities. This reassessment translates directly into targeted spending. Unlike impulse-driven holiday shopping, January spending is intention-based. Consumers are not buying gifts for others; they are investing—at least emotionally—in future versio...