GBP/USD falls around 1.3330 on Monday, losing 0.25% for the day at the time of writing. The US Dollar (USD) strength limits any rebound in the pair, despite a generally risk-off market mood following US President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against China.
The Canadian labour market figures for September, published on Friday, came as a pleasant surprise. Instead of the expected 5,000 jobs, the Canadian economy created more than 60,000 jobs, led by full-time positions. At the same time, the unemployment rate fell despite a higher participation rate.
Ripple (XRP) is on the back foot on Friday, marking two days of consecutive declines as prices across the cryptocurrency market wobble. Its technical picture leans bearishly, reflecting the negative sentiment in the market.