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Bitcoin options dynamics suggest traders are hedging against the risk of prices retreating to $100,000 amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, Bloomberg reports.

No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.

Silver, which had long failed to rally in the wake of gold, recently entered a bull market, according to economist Peter Schiff. The expert explains that traditionally, as soon as the white metal catches up with the yellow one, it begins to outpace it in terms of growth.

At its most recent meeting, the Bank of Japan maintained the interest rate at 0.5%, citing continued uncertainty regarding the country's economic growth prospects. This decision was widely expected by market participants and stabilized the dollar-yen exchange rate, according to Investing.com.

The world's largest economies are speeding up their plans to introduce custom digital currencies, known as CBDCs. Yahoo Finance reports that households may soon be able to make commission-free payments through official platforms using these state-backed cryptos.

According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, annual inflation eased slightly in May but remained above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

After rising 4% during Tuesday's trading session, crude oil prices fell due to supply disruption risks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Fitch analysts warned that significant damage to Iran's production could exert further pressure on oil prices in the near term.

According to Reuters, citing surveyed experts, the euro has strong potential for steady growth. The yield gap between Greek and German bonds has narrowed to its lowest level since 2008, while Italian debt securities are nearing their 2010 peaks.

The escalating relations between Israel and Iran drove natural gas prices up this week. However, Goldman Sachs analysts believe tensions in the Middle East will have a negligible impact on the world’s energy market.

This week, the US Senate passed the Stablecoin Bill, which introduces new oversight measures for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. According to Bloomberg, the incentive’s approval stands as a testament to President Donald Trump's most substantial policy triumph.