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Economic news(2022/02/17)


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President of the Japanese Bankers Association “Large ripple risk due to worsening situation in Ukraine”

2022-02-17 21:58:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, where tensions are rising, Makoto Takashima, chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, said at a press conference on the 17th that if the situation worsens, "the ripple risk such as financial market turmoil can be extremely large". Shown.

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Relaxation of border measures Major trading company “leading to normalization of business”

2022-02-17 20:04:00
Employees of a major trading company with a wide range of overseas businesses expect that the government will gradually ease the border measures for Omicron stocks from next month, which will lead to normalization of the business in the future. I was asked.

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February Monthly Economic Report Lowering Economic Judgment For the first time in 5 months since September last year

2022-02-17 19:15:00
In this month's monthly economic report, the government lowered its economic judgment for the first time in five months, saying that the spread of Omicron strains has reduced service-related consumption such as eating out and accommodation. The government compiled this month's monthly economic report at a meeting of relevant ministers on the 17th.

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Daihatsu Shiga and Oita factories stop production due to lack of electronic parts supply

2022-02-17 18:22:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., an automobile manufacturer, has a shortage of electronic components from its suppliers due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Announced that it will stop production at.

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February Monthly Economic Report Lowering Economic Judgment For the first time in 5 months since September last year

2022-02-17 17:45:00
In this month's monthly economic report, the government lowered its economic judgment for the first time in five months, saying that the spread of Omicron strains has reduced service-related consumption such as eating out and accommodation. The government compiled this month's monthly economic report at a meeting of relevant ministers on the 17th.

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"Carefully explain the economic impact of border measures" Chairman Nissho Mimura

2022-02-17 17:42:00
Regarding the government's policy to gradually ease the border measures for Omicron stocks from next month, Chairman Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said at a regular press conference on the 17th that he would "welcome", and the government will move to the economy by border measures. He politely explained the impact of the government and expressed the idea that it should be understood by the public for further mitigation.

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Machinery order statistics plus for the third consecutive term Increased orders in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-02-17 12:12:00
Machinery order statistics that are said to indicate the future of capital investment. Orders received for the three months from October to December last year increased by 6.5% compared to the previous three months, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive growth.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to discuss the spread of infection and inflation

2022-02-17 11:14:00
G20 = The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries began in Indonesia on the morning of the 17th of Japan time. It is expected that discussions will be held on the impact of prolonged inflation due to the spread of Omicron strains and the disruption of the supply chain = supply network on the world economy.

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January trade statistics Import value 8.52 trillion yen Largest ever due to rising crude oil prices

2022-02-17 10:59:00
The January trade statistics were released, and the import value was over 8.52 trillion yen, the highest ever for a month. The main factor is the rise in energy prices such as crude oil.

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January trade statistics Import value 8.52 trillion yen Largest ever due to rising crude oil prices

2022-02-17 10:10:00
The January trade statistics were released, and the import value was over 8.52 trillion yen, the highest ever for a month. The main factor is the rise in energy prices such as crude oil.

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January trade balance deficit of over 2 trillion yen Import value increased due to rising crude oil prices

2022-02-17 09:04:00
According to the trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance last month, the trade balance after deducting imports from exports was a deficit of 2,191.1 billion yen. The trade deficit has been for the sixth straight month, and the reason is that the import value has increased significantly due to the rise in crude oil prices.

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US Fed rate hike "at a faster pace than last time" minutes

2022-02-17 08:18:00
At a meeting last month with the Fed, the central bank of the United States, it was found that it was appropriate to raise interest rates at a faster pace than the previous phase after 2015, when the zero interest rate policy was lifted. Markets say the Fed will raise rates higher than usual next month to speed up inflation.

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Google smartphone app usage history To limit the use of advertisements

2022-02-17 07:01:00
As consumers become more aware of privacy protection, Google, the US IT giant, has announced that it will limit the ability of companies to use smartphone app usage history for advertising and develop alternative technologies. did.

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US retail sales up 3.8% month-on-month Private consumption shows resilience

2022-02-17 06:05:00
Retail sales in the US last month rose 3.8% from the month before it fell negative, showing solid consumer spending despite record rises in prices.

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