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Economic news(2023/10/06)


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U.S. September employment statistics: Number of employed people in fields other than agriculture far exceeds market expectations

2023-10-06 23:23:00
The US employment statistics for September have been released, and the number of people employed in fields other than agriculture increased by 336,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. The latest employment statistics will once again demonstrate the strength of the American labor market, and attention will be focused on the impact it will have on the policy decisions of the Federal Reserve Board.

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U.S. September employment statistics: Number of employed people in fields other than agriculture far exceeds market expectations

2023-10-06 23:02:00
The US employment statistics for September have been released, and the number of people employed in fields other than agriculture increased by 336,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, the same as the previous month. The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy for two days from October 31st, but the latest employment statistics show the strength of the American labor market and will have an impact on policy decisions. is attracting attention.

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Osaka/Kansai Expo venue construction costs increased by 50 billion yen to up to 235 billion yen due to review

2023-10-06 22:45:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Expo Association, which is the organizer, has revised the construction costs for the venue and has announced that it is expected to cost up to 235 billion yen, an increase of 50 billion yen from the previous year. got it.

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Last day of Japan Weeks: Prime Minister Kishida and overseas institutional investors exchange opinions

2023-10-06 22:23:00
On the 6th, the final day of Japan Weeks, an event aimed at promoting the appeal of Japan's capital markets, a meeting was held to exchange opinions with Prime Minister Kishida and overseas institutional investors. While there were many voices expressing expectations for Japan as an investment target, there were also opinions pointing out issues regarding the development of investment professionals.

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U.S. September employment statistics: Number of employed people in fields other than agriculture far exceeds market expectations

2023-10-06 21:55:00
The US employment statistics for September have been released, and the number of people employed in fields other than agriculture increased by 336,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, the same as the previous month. The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy for two days from October 31st, but the latest employment statistics show the strength of the American labor market and will have an impact on policy decisions. is attracting attention.

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The epicenter of the weak yen and rise in long-term interest rates is [Economic Column]

2023-10-06 21:04:00
At midnight on October 3rd, Japan time, the yen exchange rate reached the 150 yen level to the dollar for the first time in a year. The following day, on the 4th, long-term interest rates, which continue to rise, exceeded 0.8% for the first time in 10 years. The market will cross two major milestones. What moved the market? If we follow that ripple route, we will arrive at long-term interest rates in the United States. In fact, long-term interest rates in the United States are at their highest level in 16 years. Our lives may also be affected. (Economy Department reporter Kentaro Makata)

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Stock prices: Slight price movements, wait and see before US employment statistics are released

2023-10-06 20:01:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 6th, the yen exchange rate showed slight price movements.

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Expo ``Mobile Suit Gundam'' pavilion overview announcement

2023-10-06 19:42:00
On the 6th, Bandai Namco Holdings, which will be exhibiting as a private pavilion at the Osaka/Kansai Expo, announced the outline of a pavilion centered around the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam in Tokyo.

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August Household Survey: Real consumption decreased by 2.5% from the same month last year, 6 consecutive months of decline

2023-10-06 19:06:00
According to the August household budget survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on consumption by households of two or more people decreased by 2.5% in real terms, excluding price changes, compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications says there are moves to cut back on spending on things like lessons and food due to rising prices.

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Stock prices fall slightly, with buying and selling mixed in.

2023-10-06 16:52:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 6th saw a mix of buying and selling, with the Nikkei Stock Average closing slightly lower.

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August economic trend index rose for the first time in two months, 0.1 points higher than the previous month

2023-10-06 16:23:00
The Cabinet Office announced the August economic trend index, which indicates the current state of the economy.The "coincidence index" was 114.3 based on 2020 as 100, an increase of 0.1 point from the previous month. This is the first time in two months that the index has increased.

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Stock price Small price movements

2023-10-06 12:19:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 6th, stock prices showed slight price movements.

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August Household Survey: Real consumption decreased by 2.5% from the same month last year, 6 consecutive months of decline

2023-10-06 11:28:00
According to the August household budget survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on consumption by households of two or more people decreased by 2.5% in real terms, excluding price changes, compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications says there are moves to cut back on spending on things like lessons and food due to rising prices.

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August Household Survey Consumption expenditure decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, 6 consecutive months of decline

2023-10-06 08:55:00
According to the August household budget survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on consumption by households of two or more people decreased by 2.5% in real terms, excluding price changes, compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline, and the amount spent per household was 293,161 yen. Looking at the breakdown, ``Education,'' which includes tuition fees and supplementary education, decreased by 13.6%, and ``Communication,'' which includes mobile phone charges, decreased by 12.2%.

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NY crude oil market 1 barrel = $82 level, sharp decline from last week

2023-10-06 04:39:00
On the 5th, in the New York crude oil market, international crude oil futures prices temporarily fell for the first time in about a month, as there was an expectation that demand for crude oil would decline due to an increase in US gasoline inventories. , the price fell to the $82 level per barrel.

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