Economic news(2024/01/05)
New Year's parties of three economic groups refrain from celebrating, idea to support earthquake-stricken areas
2024-01-05 19:44:00
A New Year's party sponsored by a business organization was held in Tokyo on the 5th, but in response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the celebratory atmosphere was restrained, with the reception in front of the gold medals and the provision of alcohol being canceled. Keidanren Chairman Tokura expressed the idea that the business community would focus on supporting the disaster-stricken areas.
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Yen market price drops to 145 yen to $1 for the first time in about 3 weeks
2024-01-05 18:31:00
At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 5th, the yen depreciated, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about three weeks.
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Major convenience stores increase in number of stores reopening, but some may be closed or delivery may be delayed
2024-01-05 18:10:00
Although an increasing number of major convenience stores are reopening, some are still being affected by closures and delivery delays.
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Daihatsu new car sales in December decreased by more than 12% compared to the same month last year due to fraud issues
2024-01-05 18:08:00
Daihatsu Motor's new car sales last month fell by more than 12% compared to the same month last year, as shipments were suspended due to problems with fraudulent acquisition of national certification.
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Concerns [Economy column from NY]
2024-01-05 17:02:00
In 2024, a new ``NISA'' with expanded tax benefits will begin, and I think many people are concerned about this year's financial market movements when thinking about their assets. At the beginning of this year's Tokyo stock market on January 4th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 700 yen due to concerns about the economic impact of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Meanwhile, in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all-time high on January 2nd. There are many experts on Wall Street who are bullish about stock prices this year. What will happen to the financial market this year? This is a tweet from a reporter covering the market in New York. (Daisuke Ezaki, American Bureau Reporter) *The photo on the cover is a bronze bull statue near the New York Stock Exchange. A symbol of an upward trend in stock prices.
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Last year's new car sales exceeded 4.7 million units, an increase of 13% from the previous year and the first increase in five years.
2024-01-05 17:00:00
The number of new cars sold in Japan last year was more than 4.7 million, an increase of 13% over the previous year and the first increase in five years, as the impact of the semiconductor shortage eased.
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Yen depreciates for the first time in about 3 weeks, at one point dropping to the 145 yen level to the dollar
2024-01-05 16:37:00
At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 5th, the yen continued to depreciate, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 145 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about three weeks.
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Stock price rises slightly
2024-01-05 16:35:00
On the 5th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose slightly.
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Major convenience stores increase in number of stores reopening, but some may be closed or delivery may be delayed
2024-01-05 14:39:00
Although an increasing number of major convenience stores are reopening, some are still being affected by closures and delivery delays.
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Aeon distribution center continues to send relief supplies to disaster areas
2024-01-05 14:31:00
In response to this earthquake, major distribution company Aeon decided to send relief supplies such as drinking water to Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and loading and other work was carried out at a distribution center in Chiba Prefecture on the 5th.
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Logistics “2024 Problem” Expressway companies and the country promote infrastructure development
2024-01-05 06:27:00
This April, labor regulations for truck drivers will be tightened, leading to concerns about serious labor shortages and the ``2024 problem.'' As logistics companies rush to take measures, expressway companies and the government are taking action. We are working on improving infrastructure to support this.
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NY market Yen depreciates, temporarily falling to the low 144 yen level to the dollar
2024-01-05 02:06:00
At the New York foreign exchange market on the 4th, the yen depreciated, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 144 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about two weeks.
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