2023-07-28 22:45:00
Last month's PCE = price index for personal consumption expenditure in the United States rose 3.0%, well below the previous month's level. It is in the form of showing a slowing trend of inflation, and attention is paid to the impact on the policy decisions of the FRB = Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank.
2023-07-28 22:32:00
Due to delays in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has introduced new trade insurance to reduce risks such as non-payment of payments, in an attempt to encourage domestic construction companies to receive orders. I understand that you are looking into setting it up.
2023-07-28 22:15:00
Asahi Group Japan, which operates Asahi Breweries, has decided to withdraw from the restaurant business. We are considering selling our Japanese restaurant Nadaman and the company that operates beer gardens nationwide.
2023-07-28 21:12:00
The Bank of Japan's announcement that it would manage interest rates more flexibly was received with surprise in the London foreign exchange market, but the yen exchange rate has been stable, trading in the lower 139 yen range to the dollar. I'm here.
2023-07-28 20:52:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed the operation of interest rate manipulation at the meetings held until the 28th, and with regard to the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been set at about 0.5% so far, it is acceptable to exceed this upper limit depending on market trends. decided to operate more flexibly. At a press conference, Governor Ueda clarified his intention to effectively set a cap of 1% when manipulating interest rates. The aim is to increase the sustainability of large-scale monetary easing measures toward achieving the price stability target accompanied by wage increases.
2023-07-28 20:44:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage, a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a guideline to raise the national average hourly wage by 41 yen. Given the rise in prices, the amount of increase is the largest ever, and the national average hourly wage is 1,002 yen, surpassing 1,000 yen for the first time.
2023-07-28 20:30:00
On the 28th, the company apologized on its website for the problem of withering trees in front of the store of the used car sales company "Big Motor" and announced that it would take steps to restore the original state, such as planting trees. It is explained that it is highly likely that this is due to the effects of the herbicides used in the cleanup activities.
2023-07-28 19:19:00
On the 28th, the Kanto Local Finance Bureau interviewed the executives of "Big Motor" to find out the actual situation regarding the fraudulent insurance billing problem of the used car dealer "Big Motor".
2023-07-28 19:09:00
Regarding the problem of fraudulent claims for insurance money at the used car dealer "Big Motor", the Financial Services Agency announced the actual situation of transactions based on the Insurance Business Law at the beginning of the week against the three major non-life insurance companies that had seconded employees to the company. We have decided to issue an order to request detailed reports.
2023-07-28 19:03:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed the operation of interest rate manipulation at the meetings held until the 28th, and with regard to the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been set at about 0.5% so far, it is acceptable to exceed this upper limit depending on market trends. decided to operate more flexibly. At a press conference, Governor Ueda clarified his intention to effectively set a cap of 1% when manipulating interest rates. The aim is to increase the sustainability of large-scale monetary easing measures toward achieving the price stability target accompanied by wage increases.
2023-07-28 18:40:00
The catch of saury this year, which continues to have serious poor catches, is expected to remain at the same low level as last year, which was the lowest ever.
2023-07-28 18:20:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the Bank of Japan announced that it would operate interest rate manipulation more flexibly, and the yen exchange rate temporarily became rough.
2023-07-28 18:08:00
The catch of saury this year, which continues to have serious poor catches, is expected to remain at the same low level as last year, which was the lowest ever.
2023-07-28 17:57:00
Even in the worst of times, the power supply and demand in the area covered by Tokyo Electric Power Company is expected to have a reserve margin of 9.6% during the week from the 29th, ensuring the level necessary for stable supply.
2023-07-28 17:52:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage, a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a guideline to raise the national average hourly wage by 41 yen. Given the rise in prices, the amount of increase is the largest ever, and the national average hourly wage is 1,002 yen, surpassing 1,000 yen for the first time.
2023-07-28 17:41:00
"Gradually say goodbye to all birds," posted by American entrepreneur and former Twitter buyer Elon Musk. "Bird" is the blue bird logo that was a symbol of Twitter. Mr. Musk abolished this logo and changed the brand to "X". We asked an American expert who is familiar with media strategies such as SNS what the purpose of the sudden brand change was. (Los Angeles bureau reporter Nana Yamada)
2023-07-28 17:39:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed its interest rate control operation at the monetary policy decision meeting held for two days until the 28th, and the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been about 0.5% so far, may exceed 0.5% depending on market trends. We accepted it and decided to operate interest rate manipulation more flexibly. Here are the details of Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference.
2023-07-28 17:20:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will sell part of its KDDI shares, which it holds as a major shareholder, for approximately 250 billion yen. The funds obtained will be used to invest in EV = electric vehicles, etc., while maintaining a partnership between the two companies in car communication services.
2023-07-28 17:17:00
Toshiba has announced that the TOB = stock tender offer, which was scheduled for the end of this month, will start in August next month in order to delist the stock with the aim of resolving the confusion in management. This is because the review of competition laws overseas is taking a long time.
2023-07-28 17:08:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed its interest rate control operation at the monetary policy decision meeting held for two days until the 28th, and the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been about 0.5% so far, may exceed 0.5% depending on market trends. We accepted it and decided to operate interest rate manipulation more flexibly. Here is a quick report on Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference.
2023-07-28 16:51:00
Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest consignment manufacturer of semiconductors, opened a new research and development center on the 28th, making Taiwan the most important base for the development of cutting-edge semiconductors while proceeding with the construction of factories in the United States and Japan. Showed willingness to continue.
2023-07-28 16:43:00
The Kanto Local Finance Bureau is interviewing officers of "Big Motor" on the 28th to investigate the actual situation regarding the fraudulent claims for insurance money at the used car dealer "Big Motor".
2023-07-28 16:41:00
The 10 major electric power companies have announced that the electricity bill for September will be reduced by 8 out of 10 companies due to the continued decline in fuel prices.
2023-07-28 16:10:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed its interest rate control operation at the monetary policy decision meeting held for two days until the 28th, and the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been about 0.5% so far, may exceed 0.5% depending on market trends. We accepted it and decided to operate interest rate manipulation more flexibly. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to explain the purpose of this decision. Here is a quick report on Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference.
2023-07-28 16:09:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed the operation of interest rate manipulation at the meetings held until the 28th, and with regard to the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been set at about 0.5% so far, it is acceptable to exceed this upper limit depending on market trends. decided to operate more flexibly. At a press conference, Governor Ueda clarified his intention to effectively set a cap of 1% when manipulating interest rates. The aim is to increase the sustainability of large-scale monetary easing measures toward achieving the price stability target accompanied by wage increases.
2023-07-28 15:47:00
Following the announcement of the results of the Tokyo stock market and the Bank of Japan's meeting to decide monetary policy on the 28th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen.
2023-07-28 15:38:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage target, a council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is making final adjustments in the direction of raising the national average hourly wage by 41 yen, the highest ever, based on price increases, according to interviews with people involved. I understand If this is settled, the national average hourly wage will be 1,002 yen, exceeding 1,000 yen for the first time.
2023-07-28 15:23:00
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 28th, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura revealed that exports of not only Japanese marine products but also a wide range of foods such as rice and vegetables have been delayed by Chinese customs authorities.
2023-07-28 15:15:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed the operation of interest rate manipulation at the meetings held until the 28th, and with regard to the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been set at about 0.5% so far, it is acceptable to exceed this upper limit depending on market trends. decided to operate more flexibly. The aim is to increase the sustainability of large-scale monetary easing measures toward achieving the price stability target accompanied by wage increases.
2023-07-28 15:01:00
In the first half of the year from January to June, Toyota Motor Corporation sold more than 5.4 million units for the entire group, which was the world's top for the fourth consecutive year. On the other hand, overseas manufacturers are ahead in the sales of EVs (electric vehicles).
2023-07-28 14:44:00
In the bond market on the 28th, long-term interest rates rose to 0.575% at one point as selling orders for government bonds increased in response to the announcement by the Bank of Japan. This is the highest level since September 2014. At the Monetary Policy Meeting held until the 28th, the Bank of Japan allowed the upper limit of long-term interest rate fluctuations, which had been around 0.5%, to exceed 0.5% depending on market trends, and managed interest rate management more flexibly. decided to This has put upward pressure on interest rates in the market.
2023-07-28 14:40:00
In order to strengthen sanctions against Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, the government decided on the 28th to ban the export of approximately 750 new items, including automobiles, including used cars, and optical equipment.
2023-07-28 14:25:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, following the announcement of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy, the yen exchange rate has been mixed with buying and selling, and the direction is poor. Prior to the Bank of Japan's announcement, the yen was trading at the low 139 yen level to the dollar, but immediately after the announcement, the yen appreciated sharply. After that, it has become a development with a lack of sense of direction in which buying and selling intersect.
2023-07-28 14:24:00
The Tokyo stock market Nikkei Stock Average on the 28th temporarily fell by more than 800 yen following the announcement by the Bank of Japan.
2023-07-28 13:41:00
In the bond market on the 28th, long-term interest rates rose to 0.565% as selling orders for government bonds increased in response to the announcement by the Bank of Japan. At the Monetary Policy Meeting held until the 28th, the Bank of Japan allowed the upper limit of long-term interest rate fluctuations, which had been around 0.5%, to exceed 0.5% depending on market trends, and managed interest rate management more flexibly. decided to This has put upward pressure on interest rates in the market.
2023-07-28 13:05:00
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held until the 28th, the Bank of Japan allowed the upper limit of long-term interest rate fluctuations, which had been around 0.5%, to exceed 0.5% depending on market trends, and managed interest rate management more flexibly. decided to
2023-07-28 12:49:00
The Bank of Japan announced the latest price outlook in line with the monetary policy meeting held until the 28th, and revised the outlook for this fiscal year and 2023 upward. As a result, the median forecast for the consumer price index, excluding fresh food, for this fiscal year is expected to increase by 2.5% from the previous fiscal year, up from the 1.8% indicated in the previous April survey. I was. On the other hand, the target for FY2024 has been reduced to +1.9%, and the target for FY2025 is +1.6%, the same as the previous time.
2023-07-28 12:16:00
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare resumed discussions on raising the minimum wage this year from the morning of the 28th, and based on price increases, the final adjustment is continuing toward raising the national average hourly wage to the 1000 yen level for the first time. increase.
2023-07-28 12:16:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 28th, the view that the Bank of Japan may review the current monetary easing measures spread, and the yen's appreciation against the dollar progressed in the foreign exchange market, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply. .
2023-07-28 12:05:00
The Bank of Japan held its second monetary policy meeting on the 28th. With prices exceeding the Bank of Japan's expectations, the focus is on whether to review the current monetary easing policy of keeping long-term interest rates below 0.5%.
2023-07-28 11:20:00
This month's consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards is a preliminary figure, and the index excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather, rose 3.0% from the same month last year. The rate of increase decreased by 0.2 points from last month, mainly due to the decrease in "electricity charges" and "city gas charges" due to the fall in fuel prices.
2023-07-28 11:20:00
In the bond market on the 28th, there was a move to sell Japanese government bonds due to the view that the Bank of Japan would review the current monetary easing measures, and the long-term interest rate rose to 0.505%, and the Bank of Japan set the upper limit of the fluctuation range. exceeded 0.5%.
2023-07-28 09:23:00
The Tokyo Stock Market Nikkei Stock Average on the 28th has fallen by more than 500 yen. Immediately after the start of trading in response to the spread of the view that the current monetary easing measures may be revised at the meeting to decide monetary policy held by the Bank of Japan from the 27th, and the yen appreciation against the dollar progressed in the foreign exchange market. Sell orders are spreading to export-related brands.
2023-07-28 09:16:00
In the bond market on the 28th, selling orders for government bonds swelled, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.505%, exceeding the 0.5% limit set by the Bank of Japan. It is the first time since March this year that the upper limit has been exceeded. There is widespread speculation that the Bank of Japan will revise the current monetary easing measures at its monetary policy meeting, which has been held since the 27th, and upward pressure on interest rates is increasing in the market.
2023-07-28 08:42:00
This month's consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards is a preliminary figure, and the index excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather, rose 3.0% from the same month last year. The rate of increase was 0.2 points lower than last month's 3.2%. Of these, "food excluding fresh food" increased by 9.0% from the same month last year, continuing to be at a high level.
2023-07-28 08:07:00
In the New York crude oil market on the 27th, the international crude oil futures price temporarily fell to 80 per barrel for the first time in about three months, against the backdrop of receding expectations that the US economy will slow down and demand for crude oil will decline. climbed to the dollar level.
2023-07-28 06:02:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 27th, there was widespread speculation that the Bank of Japan would revise its current monetary easing measures, and the movement to buy the yen and sell the dollar strengthened, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to 138 yen to the dollar. The price went up until the second half of the table.
2023-07-28 05:56:00
The Bank of Japan will hold its second monetary policy meeting on the 28th. We will discuss whether it is necessary to revise the current monetary easing measures, which keep long-term interest rates below 0.5%, as prices are trending higher than the Bank of Japan's expectations.
