The Japanese yen continued its decline, nearing 155 against the US dollar, as Japan's finance ministry's verbal interventions failed to stabilize the currency. Meanwhile, European stock markets saw gains exceeding 1%, with record highs in the UK, Spain, and Italy. In the US, stock futures also rose, with Nasdaq futures up 0.6% and S&P 500 futures up 0.3%. Gold prices rebounded to $4,131, while WTI crude oil dropped to $60.34. Bitcoin increased by 2.3%, reaching approximately $105,050.