The cryptocurrency market has slightly recovered following its bearish performance over the weekend.

The latest US government shutdown looks to provide yet another bout of disruption to the economic calendar for traders and investors alike, with today’s JOLTS job openings release being postponed.

Silver is dropping further, with talk of fraud involving a major Chinese buyer adding to the sense that a speculative bubble may be deflating, raising concerns about how much more downside silver could see in the near term.