The global economic landscape is shifting, with geopolitical events and monetary policies creating new investment opportunities and challenges. The US military's actions in Venezuela are impacting oil markets and creating ripples in international finance, potentially benefiting US oil companies and disrupting Russia's economy. Meanwhile, Japan's economic policies, including its shift away from negative interest rates and its role as a major holder of US Treasuries, are influencing global financial dynamics. The yen's carry trade is becoming less attractive due to these policy shifts, and investors are looking for exposure to different markets, such as China, which is also undergoing significant economic changes. ETFs like XLE, VDE, DFJ, and EWJV offer avenues to gain exposure to these evolving markets.