Japanese Yen loses ground as upbeat US NFP reinforces hawkish Fed outlook

USD/JPY rebounds on Friday, snapping a two-day losing streak as stronger-than-expected US jobs data lifts the US Dollar (USD) and brings its yield advantage over the Japanese Yen (JPY) back into focus. At the time of writing, USD/JPY trades around 158.30 after hitting an intraday low of 157.26.

Forex market report: Currency movements and November risks

Elev8, a global CFD broker, continues its Traders Outlook article series. This issue focuses on the most significant currency changes in October and outlines the main events to watch for in November 2026.

Weekly focus – Blue tsunami against a solid growth backdrop

The US midterm elections delivered a significant surprise for the Democratic Party, which secured a solid majority in both chambers of Congress. The oil price declined significantly after the election as markets repriced the outlook for the war in Iran.

Bitcoin and Gold Outlook: BTC tests $75K, XAU drops as US Nonfarm Payrolls rise to 165K in October

Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold (XAU/USD) are trading lower on Friday, reflecting a strengthening bearish outlook in markets. The Crypto King hovers around $76,000, down 0.98% on the day and nearly 4% since Monday.

Fed’s Musalem: People remain concerned about inflation at the current level

St. Louis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Alberto Musalem said on Friday that “people remain concerned about inflation at the current level,” adding that inflation expectations remain anchored.

Hyperliquid Strategies files with CFTC to become a futures commission merchant

Hyperliquid Strategies has filed with the CFTC to register as a futures commission merchant, aiming to carry US client accounts for Hyperliquid's HIP-3 permissioned markets.

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Bhutan’s Gelephu central bank cleared to hold crypto in reserves

A royal decree has given the Gelephu Central Bank explicit legal permission to hold crypto in reserves, though no purchase is confirmed.

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CFTC clears ‘Equity Perps’ on individual US stocks

Perpetual futures on individual US stocks are deemed approved under Regulation 40.3, with CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig framing the move as bringing the product onshore.

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Binance routes withdrawals through new wallets, but a tenth of the breach remains uncovered

Binance's updated Proof of Reserves shows new withdrawal wallets and reserve ratios above 100%, yet roughly 10% of breach-affected assets remain un-replenished by its own figures.

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ICE’s Hyperliquid perps deal is the first real test of the CFTC’s onshore perp pathway

ICE and Trade[XYZ] will build a regulated U.S. market for Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures, pending CFTC approval, with ICE taking a minority stake in Trade[XYZ].

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