Risk leans on, but risk remains
Other markets
– FTSE +0.32% 
– Dax -0.47%
– CAC -0.34%
– Bitcoin +2.77%
– Gold -0.14%
– US oil +2.95%
 Oil markets kept pushing higher on the three main drivers of low inventories, rising demand, and skilled OPEC market communication. 

EU proposals
Risk for the GBP this week is if PM Johnson plays hard ball with EU and no compromise decisions are reached over the N.Ireland protocol.   

Commodities are natural resources 
The AUD, NZD & CAD are collectively known as the commodity currencies. Why? Because they are heavily influenced by their export of various commodities. 

Constant risk
Keep in mind that the Evergrande crisis could spark risk off trading at any moment. Be aware of short the JPY…

BoE Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Michael Saunders in an interview.
With the UK Telegraph (, may be gated).  
link
Comments on the potential for rate rises from the Bank, and when:

China has flagged banning private capital from news reporting and distribution. Part of China’s crackdown on … everything?
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China (NDRC) published a proposal late Friday:

This of course follows along from the stink caused by Australia agreeing to buy US nuclear submarines and tear up its contract with France for diesel subs. Part of the new AUKUS agreement.

Xi was speaking on Saturday on achieving a peaceful reunification with Taiwan. 
(via ) 
Reuters
Taiwan responded ( again) saying it would be defending its sovereignty and democracy. 

Forex news for North American trade on Friday, October 8:
Markets:
The jobs report put a focus on the US dollar and the initial reaction was 20-40 pips of US dollar selling but beneath the surface there were enough caveats and silver linings to keep that trade in check.

What to know from a technical perspective.
: The EURUSD is looking to close the week right around the 200 week moving average at 1.1570  after trading above and below that MA, and the 100 week MA at 1.1603. The current price is at 1.1570.