European markets showed mixed performance as risk appetite steadied ahead of the US holiday week. US equity futures saw a reduction in early gains due to thin liquidity and month-end flows. The euro strengthened while the yen weakened, influenced by carry demand and the Bank of Japan's slow normalization pace. Bitcoin experienced a slight decline of 1.0%, trading at $85,912, yet maintained its position above the $80,000 mark. Meanwhile, gold prices increased by 0.4% to $4,083 as Treasury yields eased. Ongoing trade policy discussions and the Federal Reserve's communications blackout contributed to market uncertainty.