Market news, 31 Oct 2026
On October 31, 2026, credit stress entered caution territory following a sharp increase, while deal activity plummeted. Crypto regulation remained elevated, and tariff concerns began to climb.
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FATF targets crypto crime as South Korea’s FIU pushes stricter oversight
Impact: +6Six Arrested in Dubai Over Dh2.6M Crypto Scam Involving Unlicensed Exchange
Impact: +5Brooklyn DA Takes Down Massive Global Crypto Scam Network
Impact: +5U.S. Job Growth Seen Rebounding, Boosting Odds of Another Fed Rate Hike
Impact: +4Russia Extends Ban on Most Diesel Exports Through January
Impact: +4South Korea to ready support for business in response to U.S. tariffs
Impact: +4Westpac limits crypto exchange deposits driven by fraud rules
Impact: +4Rs 2,500-crore crypto scam: ED arrests Subhash Sharma’s close aide
Impact: +4US Jobs Pickup May Keep Fed on Track to Hike Rates Again
Impact: +3Gold and Silver Plunge as Fed Rate-Hike Bets, Inflation Fears Weigh on Metals
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