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Economic news(2022/03/30)


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Avoiding power outages due to tight power supply and demand President of TEPCO "Thanks to everyone's cooperation"

2022-03-30 23:07:00
This month, the "Power Supply and Demand Tight Warning" was issued for the first time in Japan within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. Tomoaki Kobayakawa, president of TEPCO, said at a press conference held on the 30th, "Thanks to everyone's cooperation, I cannot thank you enough" for the fact that power outages were avoided by efforts to save electricity at homes and businesses.

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The national government responds to the concerns of Shizuoka Prefecture regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen.

2022-03-30 20:58:00
On the 30th, the national government responded to the concerns raised by the Shizuoka Prefecture expert group regarding the construction of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which Shizuoka Prefecture has not approved. Of these, the conventional view that "JR Central should decide" on the "total amount return" measure to return all the water flowing into the tunnel, which the Shizuoka prefecture side pointed out as unsolved, was reiterated.

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TEPCO Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Countermeasures against terrorism Inadequate measures to improve Acceptance of external human resources

2022-03-30 20:41:00
In response to a series of deficiencies in anti-terrorism measures being revealed at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture last year, TEPCO moved some of the functions of the nuclear power division at its head office to Kashiwazaki City and external human resources. Announced improvement measures such as accepting and strengthening countermeasures.

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To popularize electric motorcycles Battery replacement is OK at gas stations

2022-03-30 20:11:00
Four domestic motorcycle manufacturers and a major oil wholesaler have partnered to establish a base where batteries for electric motorcycles can be replaced, such as at gas stations. The aim is to accelerate the spread of electric motorcycles by creating an environment where people can drive without worrying about running out of batteries.

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May's electricity bill and gas bill also rises Electricity bill is the highest level in the past 5 years

2022-03-30 19:18:00
Recently, I feel that the monthly electricity bill of my house is getting higher. I think there are many people who think so. In fact, the electricity prices for May of the 10 major power companies are the highest in the last five years that can be compared. Within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, which has many users, it has been on an upward trend since last fall. I investigated the changes in electricity prices and the reasons for the price increases, which have a great impact on our lives.

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TEPCO Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Terrorism Countermeasures Inadequate Improvement Plan Acceptance of External Human Resources

2022-03-30 19:00:00
In response to a series of deficiencies in anti-terrorism measures being revealed at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture last year, TEPCO moved some of the functions of the nuclear power division at its head office to Kashiwazaki City and externally. Announced improvement measures such as accepting human resources from Japan and strengthening countermeasures.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily rises to the 121 yen level From the observation of the Bank of Japan's depreciation of the yen

2022-03-30 18:32:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th, the yen exchange rate temporarily rose to the low 121 yen level per dollar due to the observation that the government and the Bank of Japan would start responding to the depreciation of the yen.

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The BOJ's measures to curb the rise in interest rates have significantly increased the amount of regular government bond purchases on the 30th.

2022-03-30 18:03:00
In addition to the unlimited purchase of temporary government bonds that will be held until the 31st, the Bank of Japan has significantly increased the originally planned purchase of regular government bonds on the 30th. In response to this, the long-term interest rate temporarily dropped to 0.21% in the form of buying a large amount of government bonds and clarifying the stance of suppressing the rise in interest rates.

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February Automobile production volume 5 out of 8 manufacturers exceed the level of the same month of the previous year

2022-03-30 16:48:00
Last month's production of major domestic automakers exceeded the same month last year, with five out of eight companies increasing production overseas, somewhat lessened by the effects of semiconductor shortages.

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Governor of the Bank of Japan “Responding to purchases of government bonds, etc. Does not directly affect foreign exchange”

2022-03-30 16:44:00
The Bank of Japan's Governor Kuroda met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 30th to exchange views on domestic and international economic conditions and financial market trends. After the meeting, Governor Kuroda acknowledged that the BOJ's monetary adjustments, such as the purchase of government bonds, did not have a direct impact on the exchange rate over the recent depreciation of the yen.

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Inshore bonito fishing slump Fishermen are in trouble due to soaring fuel prices Wakayama Kushimoto Town

2022-03-30 16:28:00
In Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture, where bonito fishing is popular, fishermen are in a difficult situation as fishing in the nearby seas is sluggish and it is difficult to go to distant fishing grounds due to soaring fuel prices.

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Stock price declines Yen appreciation and dollar depreciation progresses to a temporary decline of 500 yen or more

2022-03-30 16:22:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, the stock price fell due to the fact that rights such as dividends at the end of the fiscal year were confirmed on the 29th, the yen strengthened in the foreign exchange market, and sell orders spread to export-related stocks. Did.

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Gasoline retail price National average 1 liter 174 yen Price drop for 2 consecutive weeks

2022-03-30 15:46:00
The retail price of regular gasoline this week was 174 yen per liter on average nationwide, falling for the second straight week due to the effect of government subsidies, but it is still at a high level of over 170 yen.

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The BOJ's regular purchases of government bonds on the 30th have also increased significantly to curb the rise in interest rates.

2022-03-30 14:26:00
The Bank of Japan has announced a significant increase in the originally planned purchase of regular government bonds on the 30th, in addition to the unlimited purchase of temporary government bonds that will be carried out until the 31st. We have made it clear that we are buying a large amount of government bonds to curb the rise in interest rates.

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"New electric power" operator "Kumamoto electric power" headquartered in Kumamoto city will be suspended on the 22nd

2022-03-30 14:14:00
"Kumamoto Electric Power", which has its head office in Kumamoto City, has been engaged in the electricity retail business called "New Electric Power" due to the effects of soaring energy prices such as natural gas and the swelling of electricity procurement costs. It became clear that the business was suspended on the day.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen From the view that the Bank of Japan will respond to the depreciation of the yen

2022-03-30 14:10:00
On the 30th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen. As the Bank of Japan maintains large-scale monetary easing measures, it is reported that Governor Kuroda met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 30th, and there is a view that the government and the Bank of Japan may respond to the recent depreciation of the yen. After that, in the afternoon, selling orders are getting stronger, mainly for export-related stocks such as automobiles.

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Withdrawal of "new electric power" "31 companies in one year" Management pressure due to soaring fuel prices

2022-03-30 13:32:00
While the prices of natural gas and other products have soared and electricity prices have remained high, the number of companies that have decided to withdraw from the business, such as bankruptcy, among the companies that carry out the electricity retail business called "new electricity" has been in the past year. The results of a survey of 31 companies have been compiled.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily rises to the 121 yen level due to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States

2022-03-30 13:10:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th, the movement to sell the dollar and buy the yen spread due to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States, and the yen exchange rate temporarily rose to the 121 yen level per dollar.

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The BOJ's regular purchases of government bonds on the 30th have also increased significantly to curb the rise in interest rates.

2022-03-30 12:12:00
The Bank of Japan has announced a significant increase in the originally planned purchase of regular government bonds on the 30th, in addition to the unlimited purchase of temporary government bonds that will be carried out until the 31st. We have made it clear that we are buying a large amount of government bonds to curb the rise in interest rates.

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“Using EVs to supply electricity in the region from renewable energy” Fukushima

2022-03-30 07:00:00
Fukushima Prefecture's local government and automobile manufacturers will collaborate on a project that aims to supply all electricity in the region with renewable energy. EV = Utilizing a system that stores electricity in electric vehicles, we will prepare for emergencies when the supply and demand of electricity is tight.

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Adult age reduction Card company Over 90% Correspondence to reduce the limit of students

2022-03-30 06:50:00
With the reduction of the adult age from next month, it will be possible to sign a credit card contract from 18 years old without the consent of parents, but for students, more than 90% of companies compare the limit to 20 years old and over. It turned out that we will take measures to keep it low.

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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average rises over $ 300 to stop rising crude oil futures prices

2022-03-30 06:39:00
The New York Stock Exchange on the 29th has stopped rising crude oil futures prices, which has eased concerns about accelerating inflation and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen by more than $ 300.

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Russia's sanctions to be strengthened Amendment to the law to prevent the misuse of crypto assets

2022-03-30 05:06:00
The government will amend the law to prevent crypto assets from being misused as sanctions loopholes to strengthen sanctions on Russia. The specific details, such as restricting the transfer of crypto assets to third parties by sanctioned persons, have been clarified.

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