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Economic news(2023/07/20)


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Turkey's central bank decides to raise interest rates by 2.5% as chronic inflation and currency depreciation continue

2023-07-20 23:21:00
The central bank has decided to raise interest rates by 2.5% in Turkey, where chronic inflation and currency depreciation continue. This will be the second consecutive rate hike following the previous one, but it is unclear whether it will lead to the resolution of the problem.

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Decided to suspend broadcasting of Big Motor commercials

2023-07-20 21:56:00
It turns out that used car dealer Big Motor has decided to stop broadcasting commercials on TV and radio. Regarding the reason, the company explained that after receiving this issue, it decided that it could not cause any more trouble to the actors.

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Nidek's 3-month financial results record highs in sales and final profit

2023-07-20 20:20:00
Nidek Co., a major electronic component company headquartered in Kyoto, posted record high sales and net profit for the three-month period up to last month, as motors and other businesses for EVs (electric vehicles) returned to the black. have become.

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Trade balance in June was a surplus of 43 billion yen.

2023-07-20 20:08:00
Last month's trade surplus was 43 billion yen, the first trade surplus in 1 year and 11 months, due to a significant decrease in the import value of crude oil and other items. On the other hand, the trade balance for the six months until June this year is still in the red, with a deficit of more than 6.9 trillion yen.

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Testimony that subcontractors were forced to do vehicle inspections

2023-07-20 19:25:00
Problems surrounding the "big motor" of a used car dealer. A man in the car wash business, who was a subcontractor for "Big Motor", responded to an NHK interview, saying, "The company asked me to submit the personal information of the employees, and I was told to undergo a vehicle inspection at my company. I was asked to drastically lower the unit price," he said.

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Taiwan TSMC April-June financial results Decrease in sales and profit for the first time in about four years due to economic slowdown and sluggish demand

2023-07-20 19:21:00
Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract manufacturer of semiconductors, announced its financial results for the three months up to last month on the 20th, and sales and profits decreased for the first time in about four years. This was due to the impact of the global economic slowdown and sluggish demand for semiconductors.

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yen exchange rate small price movement

2023-07-20 18:28:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate moved slightly.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry agrees with India on economic cooperation, including strengthening of semiconductor supply network

2023-07-20 18:09:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting India, agreed with the Indian government to promote economic cooperation centered on strengthening the semiconductor supply chain (supply network) with the aim of strengthening economic security relations. made it clear that

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Nidek's 3-month financial results record highs in sales and final profit

2023-07-20 17:46:00
Nidek Co., a major electronic component company headquartered in Kyoto, posted record high sales and net profit for the three-month period up to last month, as motors and other businesses for EVs (electric vehicles) returned to the black. have become.

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Trade balance in June was a surplus of 43 billion yen.

2023-07-20 17:16:00
Last month's trade surplus was 43 billion yen, the first trade surplus in 1 year and 11 months, due to a significant decrease in the import value of crude oil and other items. On the other hand, the trade balance for the six months until June this year is still in the red, with a deficit of more than 6.9 trillion yen.

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The average price of new condominiums in the first half of 1 Tokyo and 3 prefectures is 88.73 million yen, the highest ever

2023-07-20 16:54:00
The average price of new condominiums released in the first half of the year from January to June in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 88.73 million yen, the highest ever since 1973 when statistics began to be collected.

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Real GDP growth forecast for this fiscal year is 1.3%, nominal is the highest level in 32 years Cabinet Office

2023-07-20 16:37:00
The Cabinet Office has lowered its forecast for the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) for this fiscal year and fiscal 2023 to 1.3% in real terms, excluding price fluctuations, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous forecast. On the other hand, the nominal growth rate is expected to be the highest in 32 years, reflecting the rise in prices.

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Stock price drops over 400 yen Sell orders centered on high-tech stocks

2023-07-20 16:12:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 20th, selling orders spread mainly for high-tech related stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average dropped over 400 yen.

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Gasoline price nationwide average of 174 yen per liter rises for 9 consecutive weeks

2023-07-20 15:13:00
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is commissioned by the government to investigate gasoline prices, the average retail price of regular gasoline was 174 yen per liter as of the 18th of this month, up 0.7 yen from last week. It's been 9 consecutive weeks of price increases.

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PayPay From today, it is possible to make payments even when there is a communication failure

2023-07-20 14:53:00
PayPay, a smartphone payment service, has improved its system so that payments can be made even when there is a communication failure, and started operation on the 20th. It will be the first time in a large company.

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Domestic shipments of 50-inch and larger large-sized TVs increased year-on-year for the first time in seven months

2023-07-20 11:54:00
Domestic shipments of digital home appliances such as TVs and recorders last month, large TVs of 50 inches or more turned positive for the first time in seven months. It is a form in which sales have grown as a result of a feeling of being cheaper than in the past.

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Trade balance in June was a surplus of 43 billion yen.

2023-07-20 11:49:00
Last month's trade surplus was 43 billion yen, the first trade surplus in 1 year and 11 months, due to a significant decrease in the import value of crude oil and other items. On the other hand, the trade balance for the six months until June this year is still in the red, with a deficit of more than 6.9 trillion yen.

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Netflix 3-month financial results Increased sales and profits Membership increased by more than 5.8 million

2023-07-20 10:51:00
American video distribution giant Netflix's financial results for the three months up to last month saw an increase in the number of members worldwide by more than 5.8 million, resulting in increased sales and profits.

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First half trade balance deficit of 6,960.4 billion yen Large deficit continues

2023-07-20 09:07:00
According to the trade statistics for the six months from January to June this year, announced by the Ministry of Finance, the trade balance, which is the difference between exports and imports, was a deficit of 6.9604 trillion yen. The deficit amount has decreased by 12.9% compared to last year, which was the highest ever for the first half of the year, but the large deficit continues.

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Tesla's financial results for the three months until June set a record high sales, increased sales and profits

2023-07-20 08:33:00
American electric car maker Tesla's settlement of accounts for the three months until June saw sales exceed 460,000 units worldwide due to the effect of price cuts, etc., and sales reached a record high.

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NY Dow recovered to $ 35,000 for the first time in about 1 year and 3 months, rising for 8 consecutive business days

2023-07-20 06:37:00
In the New York stock market on the 19th, as concerns about the economic slowdown in the United States eased, buy orders were placed due to expectations for the future performance of financial institutions and companies, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for eight consecutive business days. It recovered $ 35,000 for the first time in about 1 year and 3 months.

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Tesla's financial results for the three months until June set a record high sales, increased sales and profits

2023-07-20 06:25:00
The American electric car maker Tesla announced on the 19th that it achieved record high sales for the three months ending in June, resulting in increased sales and profits.

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Wheat futures prices soar after Russia suspends and 'warns' of deal

2023-07-20 04:39:00
Following Russia's moratorium on fulfilling an agreement on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products, it said it considered ships en route to Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea to be carrying military material,19 International wheat futures prices soared on the Chicago Board of Trade today.

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NGK SPARK PLUG Participates in plan of investment fund promoting Toshiba's delisting

2023-07-20 04:03:00
NGK SPARK PLUG, a ceramics manufacturer headquartered in Nagoya, has announced that it will invest 25 billion yen in a plan of a domestic investment fund to promote the delisting of Toshiba. The company says that this is part of the transformation of its business structure, where the automobile engine-related business accounts for the majority of sales.

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Government ban on passenger car exports to Russia to be significantly strengthened Cabinet decision next week

2023-07-20 04:01:00
In order to strengthen sanctions against Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, the government plans to significantly strengthen measures such as banning the export of passenger cars to Russia. The target includes Japanese used cars that are very popular in Russia, and it is expected that the cabinet will decide next week.

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