Bitcoin hit $69,000 per coin, down 1.11% on the day.

A latest investigation by Imperial Database Company of Japan shows that the problematic red yeast raw materials produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Company may affect up to 33,000 companies in Japan, including more than 5,000 food and beverage retailers. Multiple Japanese media reported on April 1 that an investigation conducted by Imperial Database Company showed that Kobayashi Pharmaceutical provided red yeast raw materials to 225 companies. Some of these raw materials were sold directly, and some were processed and sold for a second time. The affected companies may reach 3.3%. Thousands of families. Among these enterprises, food and beverage retail enterprises accounted for the most, accounting for 5,582, accounting for 16.6%; other retail enterprises accounted for 5,171, accounting for 15.4%; medical enterprises accounted for 3,884, accounting for 11.5%; restaurants 3,115, accounting for 9.3% . The foods processed by the companies that purchased the red yeast raw materials in question include natto, bread, lunch boxes, salted fish, pickles and fermented foods. Imperial Database Company pointed out that due to the wide range of uses of red yeast rice, it is not easy to trace products using problematic raw materials.

The Philippine stock index rose 1% to 7,051.37 points.

The rupiah fell to its lowest level since 2020 against the dollar.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese said he has contacted the Israeli ambassador to demand accountability for the death of an aid worker in Gaza.

ANZ Research Team: Oil prices are expected to find support around $85 per barrel in the second quarter.

According to Japan Jiji News Agency: The Japanese government has lifted the suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Relief Agency.

RBA meeting minutes: Although there are significant uncertainties, risks are broadly balanced.

RBA meeting minutes: The possibility of future cash rate changes cannot be ruled out.

RBA meeting minutes: reaffirmed that necessary measures will be taken to achieve inflation target.

RBA meeting minutes: Restoring inflation to target remains the highest priority. The data shows that CPI is high, but it is gradually returning to the target.

Reserve Bank of Australia meeting minutes: Not considering raising interest rates in March.

Bank of Korea: Inflation is expected to ease at a moderate pace.

Market news: The Thai government plans to increase the budget deficit by 150 billion baht in 2025.

Bank of Korea: Uncertainty about the inflation path remains high.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment on foreign exchange intervention. There are multiple factors behind currency fluctuations, not just monetary policy.