2024-04-26 22:33:00
Last month's PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) price index in the United States increased by 2.7% compared to the same month last year. The rate of increase was wider than the previous month, once again showing the persistence of inflation.
2024-04-26 21:56:00
Last month's PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) price index in the United States increased by 2.7% compared to the same month last year. The rate of increase increased by 0.2 points from the previous month and exceeded market expectations. In the United States, economic indicators showing the persistence of inflation have been announced one after another, and the view that the Federal Reserve Board will be significantly delayed in lowering interest rates is growing stronger.
2024-04-26 20:37:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 156 yen level to the dollar, following the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting and Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference. After that, there were scenes of rough price movements in the evening, with the yen rapidly appreciating by nearly 2 yen, and then falling again to the 156 yen level to the dollar.
2024-04-26 20:34:00
At a press conference, Shozaburo Nakano, president of Kikkoman, a major food manufacturer with a high proportion of sales overseas, announced that the company will continue to strengthen its overseas expansion, with the weaker yen having a positive effect on business performance.
2024-04-26 19:33:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 156 yen level to the dollar, following the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting and Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference. After that, there were scenes of rough price movements in the evening, with the yen rapidly appreciating by nearly 2 yen, and then falling again to the 156 yen level to the dollar.
2024-04-26 19:29:00
ANA Holdings, a major airline company, reported a record-high final profit of 157 billion yen for the year ending March, due to strong performance on international flights. On the other hand, we expect profits to decline until March next year due to intensifying competition with airline companies.
2024-04-26 18:44:00
The Bank of Japan has been purchasing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as part of its large-scale easing measures. Due to a change in policy in March this year, no new purchases will be made, but the amount held is estimated to be worth 74 trillion yen in market value. The issue left behind by this unprecedented policy among central banks around the world is its exit strategy. Nowadays, ETFs are said to be a huge amount of "unreserved treasure," but not only the market but also political circles are paying close attention to how ETFs will be handled. (Economy Department reporter Kentaro Makata)
2024-04-26 18:35:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 156 yen level to the dollar, following the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting and Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference. After that, there were scenes of rough price movements in the evening, with the yen rapidly appreciating by nearly 2 yen, and then falling again to the 156 yen level to the dollar.
2024-04-26 17:57:00
With the long holidays starting April 27th, many people are expected to go out for leisure and sightseeing, but restaurants are facing a serious shortage of staff during the opening hours, and many people are forced to do one-off work called "spot work" during the holidays. Part-time job openings are rapidly increasing. A company that provides brokerage services said, ``As it is difficult to find the ideal workforce, we are expecting about twice as many job openings compared to the same period last year.''
2024-04-26 17:40:00
The 10 major electric power companies have announced that electricity bills for June will be 300 yen to 500 yen more than the previous month, as the government's continued subsidies to counter soaring prices will be reduced. The price will rise.
2024-04-26 17:34:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
2024-04-26 17:34:00
Lawson, a major convenience store, announced on the 26th that a TOB (tender offer) for its shares has been concluded, with the parent company Mitsubishi Corporation and major telecommunications company KDDI joining the joint management. Our plan is to take our shares private by the summer of this year and strengthen our business through collaboration with different industries.
2024-04-26 17:29:00
At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen exchange rate had fallen to the low 156 yen level to the dollar, but around 5 p.m., the yen sharply appreciated, and at one point fell to the 154 yen level. The price has risen to.
2024-04-26 17:03:00
Nomura Holdings, the largest securities company, reported a significant increase in its final profit for the fiscal year ending March 2019, with its final profit increasing by 78% compared to the same period last year, due to an increase in commission income due to the active stock market. have become.
2024-04-26 16:48:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, as Bank of Japan Governor Ueda held a press conference, the yen's depreciation further accelerated, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 156 yen level to the dollar, marking the first time in 34 years that the yen was depreciating. doing.
2024-04-26 16:36:00
The Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting drew attention as the yen's depreciation accelerated. At the previous meeting, the Bank decided to lift the negative interest rate policy, saying that a virtuous cycle of wages and prices was in sight, but this time the policy was maintained. At a press conference after the Monetary Policy Meeting, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda stated that the current depreciation of the yen is not having a major impact on the underlying inflation rate, and that he expects the depreciation of the yen to continue in the future. He indicated that he would consider responding through monetary policy if it were to have an impact on price movements.
2024-04-26 16:16:00
The Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting drew attention as the yen's depreciation accelerated. At the previous meeting, the Bank decided to lift the negative interest rate policy, saying that a virtuous cycle of wages and prices was in sight, but this time the policy was maintained. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will be holding a press conference at 3:30 pm regarding the details of this decision. We will update you on President Ueda's remarks on this timeline.
2024-04-26 15:30:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
2024-04-26 15:25:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 26th, following the Bank of Japan's announcement that it would maintain its current monetary policy, buy orders were placed for many stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average rose.
2024-04-26 15:05:00
The Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting drew attention as the yen's depreciation accelerated. At the previous meeting, the Bank decided to lift the negative interest rate policy, saying that a virtuous cycle of wages and prices was in sight, but this time the policy was maintained. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to explain the details of this decision. We will update you on President Ueda's remarks on this timeline.
2024-04-26 14:30:00
In conjunction with the Monetary Policy Meeting, the Bank of Japan released an ``Outlook Report'' showing the outlook for prices for the three years starting from this fiscal year.
2024-04-26 14:28:00
In order to respond to the 2024 logistics problem, a law was passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 26th that obliges related businesses to formulate plans to improve logistics efficiency.
2024-04-26 14:22:00
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change, a bill to revise the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which is considered the ``constitution of agricultural policy'' and includes measures to strengthen food security, will be debated at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 26th. I entered.
2024-04-26 13:57:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen's depreciation further accelerated following the announcement of the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 156 yen level to the dollar. This is the first time in approximately 34 years that the dollar has been at the 156 yen level since May 1990.
2024-04-26 13:11:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen's depreciation further accelerated following the announcement of the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 156 yen level to the dollar. This is the first time in approximately 34 years that the dollar has been at the 156 yen level since May 1990.
2024-04-26 12:26:00
As the yen's depreciation accelerates, the Bank of Japan held a monetary policy meeting for two days today and decided to maintain its current monetary policy. Governor Ueda is scheduled to hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. on the 26th, and all eyes will be on what kind of message he will give regarding the direction of policy.
2024-04-26 12:16:00
NTT Docomo has finalized personnel changes, with Vice President Yoshiaki Maeda, who previously worked at Recruit, taking over as president this June. This will be the first time that someone other than an NTT Group employee has assumed the position of president.
2024-04-26 12:16:00
On the 26th, the Tokyo stock market and Nikkei average stock prices are rising.
2024-04-26 12:04:00
Regarding the issue of engine manufacturer IHI Power Co., Ltd. falsifying data on the fuel efficiency of marine engines, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 26th, ``It is extremely regrettable and we are taking it seriously. I would like to promptly conduct the necessary investigation and take strict action."
2024-04-26 11:50:00
The 26th is the second day of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, after which it will announce its immediate monetary policy direction. The Bank of Japan has expressed the view that the accommodative financial environment will continue even after lifting its negative interest rate policy last month, and the yen has been depreciating rapidly since then, but it remains to be seen what kind of policy stance it will take in light of this situation. It will be the focus.
2024-04-26 11:38:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
2024-04-26 11:15:00
The consumer price index for April in Tokyo's 23 wards is preliminary, and the index, which excludes fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 1.6% from the same month last year. The rate of increase decreased by 0.8 points compared to the previous month, March, due to factors such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government making high school tuition fees virtually free.
2024-04-26 11:12:00
On the 26th, the government approved a new bill to regulate the giant IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. The law indicates in advance prohibited acts that impede competition, and includes measures that will make the company pay a surcharge of 20% of sales in the event of a violation.
2024-04-26 11:06:00
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) has announced that Japan's new flagship rocket "H3", which was successfully launched for the first time in February this year, is planning to launch the next third vehicle on June 30th. .
2024-04-26 10:31:00
The financial results for the three months ended March for American IT giants Microsoft and Google's parent company Alphabet were both strong due to the strong performance of cloud businesses that utilize generative AI against the backdrop of rising demand for AI. Both sales and profits increased.
2024-04-26 09:59:00
In the foreign exchange market, the yen has fallen to the low 155 yen range to the dollar, the weakest yen level in approximately 34 years. Finance Minister Suzuki said that he will closely monitor market trends and take all possible measures. I once again emphasized the idea of taking things.
2024-04-26 09:36:00
In the bond market on the 26th, long-term interest rates briefly rose to 0.93% in morning trading, the highest level in about five months since November 2023. In the market, the Bank of Japan is holding a monetary policy meeting starting on the 25th, and attention has been focused on the Bank's response to its purchases of government bonds, and there is a growing movement to sell government bonds.
2024-04-26 08:56:00
The consumer price index for April in Tokyo's 23 wards is preliminary and excludes fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, and rose 1.6% from the same month last year. The rate of increase decreased by 0.8 points from 2.4% in the previous month, March, to the 1% level for the first time in three months. Starting this month, the Tokyo metropolitan government abolished the income limit for support for high school tuition fees, making them essentially free of charge, resulting in a significant drop in ``tuition fees,'' which pushed down the rate of increase.
2024-04-26 07:29:00
In an interview with Reuters on the 25th, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that foreign exchange market intervention by other countries is "permissible only in extremely rare and exceptional circumstances," and expressed a cautious stance before doing so. expressed the idea that it is desirable to consult in advance.
2024-04-26 07:14:00
Honda has announced a policy to build a factory to produce EVs and batteries in Canada in order to respond to the increasing demand for EVs (electric vehicles) in North America. The total investment amount will be approximately 1.7 trillion yen.
2024-04-26 06:18:00
The Bank of Japan will hold its second monetary policy meeting on the 26th. In March, the Bank of Japan expressed the view that the accommodative financial environment would continue even after lifting its negative interest rate policy, and since then the yen has been depreciating rapidly. The focus will be on whether they will take a similar policy stance.
2024-04-26 05:39:00
On the 25th, in the New York stock market, sell orders increased due to expectations that the Fed's interest rate cuts would be significantly delayed and high interest rates would continue, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at one point fell significantly, exceeding $700. I am.
2024-04-26 00:21:00
This year, the GDP = Gross Domestic Product of the United States from January to March was announced, and the growth rate compared to the previous three months was an annualized increase of 1.6%. Although this was the seventh consecutive quarter of positive growth, it was significantly lower than market expectations.
