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Economic news(2022/04/01)


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Eurozone March prices rise 7.5% record high due to soaring energy prices

2022-04-01 21:52:00
Last month's consumer price index in 19 euro-region countries, including Germany and France, rose 7.5% year-on-year, setting a new record high against the backdrop of soaring energy prices.

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Accelerating depreciation of the yen [economic column]

2022-04-01 20:53:00
The yen exchange rate finally reached the 125 yen level per dollar. There is a lot of conversation among market participants that the government and the Bank of Japan may have "intervention in the foreign exchange market" due to the sharp depreciation of the yen, which has progressed by 10 yen in the last three weeks. (Neil Kato, Reporter, Ministry of Economic Affairs)

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There is a risk of metal fragments being mixed in Seven-Eleven Mame Daifuku.

2022-04-01 20:18:00
Seven-Eleven Japan, a major convenience store, announced that it will voluntarily collect more than 27,000 pieces, saying that there is a possibility that metal pieces may have been mixed in the bean daifuku sold in the Kanto region.

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Panasonic's new system started Investment of 600 billion yen in 3 years including growth business

2022-04-01 19:29:00
Panasonic moved to a new management system from the 1st, and eight companies such as home appliances and batteries are now under the holding company "Panasonic Holdings". The company has announced that it will invest a total of 600 billion yen in businesses that are expected to grow over the three years from this year.

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Kojima Industries Corporation "Vulnerability to Remote Connection Equipment of Subsidiaries"

2022-04-01 19:24:00
In March, a parts manufacturer in Aichi Prefecture, which was hit by a cyber attack that led to the shutdown of Toyota Motor's factory, released an investigation report. Among them, it was revealed that the remote connection device of the subsidiary had a "vulnerability" and was illegally accessed, but no information leakage was confirmed at this time.

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Established a new company to strengthen development such as Sony Group EV and drone

2022-04-01 19:17:00
The Sony Group will establish a new company to focus its business in fields such as the movement of people and goods, and will strengthen the development of EVs = electric vehicles and drones.

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New year start What will change?

2022-04-01 19:07:00
New year from today. 18-year-olds and 19-year-olds have joined the ranks of "adults", and companies are required to reduce the number of disposable plastic products. How will our lives change? I summarized it with the movements of each place on the day.

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Yen exchange rate decline

2022-04-01 18:52:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 1st, the long-term interest rate of the United States has risen, and there is a movement to buy dollars with expected yields and sell yen, and the yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = the latter half of 122 yen level, 1 yen compared to the previous day. The price has dropped above.

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Sales of 5 major department stores in March all exceeded the same month last year

2022-04-01 18:34:00
Last month's sales at five major department stores were higher than last year, as the number of people recovered due to the cancellation of priority measures such as prevention of spread.

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Kojima Industries Corporation "Vulnerability to Remote Connection Equipment of Subsidiaries"

2022-04-01 18:22:00
In March, a parts manufacturer in Aichi Prefecture, which was hit by a cyber attack that led to the shutdown of Toyota Motor's factory, released an investigation report. Among them, it was revealed that the remote connection device of the subsidiary had a "vulnerability" and was illegally accessed, but no information leakage was confirmed at this time.

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Withdrawal of electricity retailers One after another To support cash flow Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2022-04-01 18:15:00
As fuel prices such as natural gas soar, the withdrawal of electric power retailers called "new electric power" is occurring one after another. From April 1st, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has begun to support small and medium-sized new electric power companies to make it easier to obtain loans.

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 17:40:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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Japan's first JR Shikoku and Tokushima Bus to start operating the same fare for some sections beyond industry

2022-04-01 17:40:00
JR Shikoku and Tokushima Prefecture's largest bus company started operating with integrated fares from the 1st in some sections of Tokushima Prefecture where there are few public transportation users. This is the first time in Japan that railroads and buses apply the same fare across industries.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Soaring raw material prices put a burden on the economy [On-site lipo]

2022-04-01 17:31:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy. From the Tankan data, we can see that many companies are being squeezed in profits because they cannot pass on the large increase in costs due to soaring raw material prices to the selling price.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Soaring raw material prices put a burden on the economy [On-site lipo]

2022-04-01 16:19:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy. From the Tankan data, we can see that many companies are being squeezed in profits because they cannot pass on the large increase in costs due to soaring raw material prices to the selling price.

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Stock price drop

2022-04-01 16:12:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average fell on the 1st.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 15:37:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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Aomori Bank and Michinoku Bank Established a holding company Three years after the business integration, merger

2022-04-01 14:33:00
Aomori Bank and Michinoku Bank, both headquartered in Aomori City, established a holding company "Procrea Holdings" on the 1st to integrate their management. Our policy is to strengthen our sales force through business integration and increase profits.

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Many companies have canceled the entrance ceremony.

2022-04-01 13:55:00
The new year started on the 1st, and many companies held entrance ceremonies.

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New Economic Security Bill Agreed by Committee on 6th House of Representatives Cabinet Committee

2022-04-01 13:11:00
The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to vote after a question was asked by Prime Minister Kishida on the 6th next week at the board of directors over a new bill to strengthen economic security. ..

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 10:38:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 10:31:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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Bank of Japan Tankan Economic Judgment of Large Companies Deterioration for the first time in 7 quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries

2022-04-01 09:47:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of large companies deteriorated for the first time in seven quarters in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. It has become clear that the further rise in raw material prices triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a burden on the economy.

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A document with a US investment fund about Toshiba shares held by shareholders

2022-04-01 07:24:00
Over Toshiba, where management turmoil continues, it was found that shareholders who say things had exchanged documents with overseas investment funds regarding Toshiba shares they hold. If the fund aims to acquire Toshiba, there is a possibility that the movement over the acquisition will become active in the future, with the content of letting go of the shares it holds and cooperating.

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"Prefectural Discount" Expands the target area from today The travel industry has high expectations

2022-04-01 07:22:00
The area covered by the "Prefectural Citizens' Discount," a measure to stimulate tourism demand that allows you to receive discounts on travel prices, will be expanded from the 1st. Due to the spring tourism season, the travel industry is looking forward to it.

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New year price increases one after another Medium-sized distribution major Movement to maintain own brand prices

2022-04-01 07:17:00
As the prices of products that are familiar to people in daily life continue to rise in the new fiscal year, major distributors are moving to keep prices of their own brand food products unchanged by controlling sales and other costs.

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NY Dow drops sharply over $ 500, wary of US economic outlook

2022-04-01 06:23:00
In the New York stock market on March 31, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply by more than $ 500 due to the spread of sell orders to secure profits for the time being due to cautions about the future of the U.S. economy. ..

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Crude oil production in May Major oil-producing countries Decided to increase production only slightly

2022-04-01 06:22:00
Major oil-producing countries have decided to limit production in May to a modest increase in line with the original plan. With Russia's military invasion of Ukraine raising oil prices to record highs, consuming countries are increasingly calling for more supply, but this time too, they have forgotten an additional increase in production.

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New system for renewable energy To reduce the burden on households by introducing market principles

2022-04-01 05:24:00
The government will start a new system from April 1st to reduce the additional burden paid by households to popularize renewable energy such as solar power. A system called FIP aims to introduce market principles to large-scale power generation companies and reduce the burden on the people.

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NY Crude Oil Market Temporarily Stops Falling to $ 99 Level

2022-04-01 05:03:00
In the New York crude oil market on March 31, the United States announced the release of the largest oil stockpiling ever, and the international crude oil futures price temporarily dropped to the $ 99 level per barrel, and it is on an upward trend. It has been stopped for the time being.

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Announcement of re-implementation of US oil stockpiling release 1 million barrels a day for half a year

2022-04-01 04:18:00
The Biden administration in the United States has announced that it will release additional oil reserves on the largest scale ever to curb gasoline prices, which have reached record highs in the wake of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. We would like to cooperate with Japan and other countries, so we will discuss with each country at the IEA = International Energy Agency meeting to be held on April 1.

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