The Japanese Yen (JPY) firms against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/JPY taking a breather after a sharp two-day rally that had propelled it to its strongest level since August 1 on Thursday.
Ripple (XRP) declines for two consecutive days as weak sentiment prevails in the broader cryptocurrency market. The cross-border token is testing support at $2.70 at the time of writing on Friday, amid concerns that the downtrend may continue ahead of the weekend.
Dow Jones futures edge higher by 0.16% to trade near 46,350 during European hours on Friday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 futures gain 0.16% to remain above 6,650, while Nasdaq 100 futures climb 0.12% to trade near 24,650.