1. The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.00% and discussed future bond purchase plans, leading to a Nikkei surge and movements in the JGB market.
2. China's economic data presented a mixed picture with slowing industrial output growth, negative retail sales, and continued weakness in property investment.
3. The "SpaceX" (SPCX) asset experienced a sudden price surge of over 20%, surpassing a $2.8 trillion market cap, accompanied by significant liquidations and overall "extreme fear" sentiment in the crypto market.
BOJ Hikes Rates, China's Mixed Economy, SpaceX Surges Amid Crypto Volatility
