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Economic news(2022/04/15)


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Panasonic started efforts to cover factory power with clean energy

2022-04-15 19:09:00
Panasonic Holdings has begun efforts to supply all the electricity used at its factories in Shiga Prefecture with clean energy that does not emit carbon dioxide. Hydrogen, which is considered to be the next-generation energy, is used in earnest for power generation, which is rare in the world.

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Gunma Ota Nihon Michelin Tire establishes new research facility

2022-04-15 19:01:00
Nihon Michelin Tire held an opening ceremony on the 15th at a new research facility for manufacturing metal parts with a 3D printer at its base in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, where the head office will be relocated.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily drops to the latter half of the 126 yen level. Yen depreciation level updated for the first time in about 20 years

2022-04-15 18:15:00
The yen depreciated further in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 15th. The yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the upper half of the 126 yen level per dollar, renewing the yen's depreciation level for the first time in about 20 years.

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[Economic column]

2022-04-15 18:00:00
On April 13, the yen exchange rate fell to the 126 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 20 years. The background is the difference in the direction of monetary policy between Japan and the United States. The United States is poised to accelerate rate hikes to curb inflation, and Japan is persistently pursuing strong monetary easing to support the economy. If this composition does not change, the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States is expected to widen, so the main scenario of the market is that the yen will depreciate further. As soon as I thought so, I heard a story that I was curious about. "American inflation is at its peak." If true, the impact is not limited to the yen, but extends to the entire market, including stocks. What does that mean? (Hiroshi Nakazawa, Reporter, Ministry of Economic Affairs)

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New acceptance of new contracts for major electric power companies

2022-04-15 17:29:00
With so-called new electric power business withdrawals one after another due to soaring fuel prices, there is a growing movement by major electric power companies to suspend some new contracts for companies. The government is making sure that the stable supply of electricity is finally secured.

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Stock price closing price drops slightly

2022-04-15 15:45:00
The Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 300 yen at one point due to the Tokyo stock market on the 15th and a sense of caution about the future of the US economy, but after that, there was a move to buy back and the transaction ended with a slight price drop.

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Tokyo crude oil market price rise Temporarily in the 80,000 yen range Since just before the Lehman shock

2022-04-15 12:46:00
In the Tokyo crude oil market, futures prices rose due to the fact that the EU = European Union is specifically considering a ban on imports of Russian crude oil, and at one point it reached the 80,000 yen level per kiloliter. .. This is the highest level in 13 years and 8 months.

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Unification of "Financial Statements" from Corporate "Quarterly Report" Official Statement of Finance Minister

2022-04-15 12:37:00
Regarding quarterly disclosures in which companies announce their business results every three months, Minister of State for Financial Services Suzuki is aiming to abolish the "quarterly report" based on the law and unify it into the "Financial Statement" required by the stock exchange. We have officially clarified the idea of ​​proceeding with the examination. The aim is to reduce the burden on the company.

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Yen exchange rate drops to the mid-126 yen level at one point. Yen depreciation level for the first time in about 20 years

2022-04-15 12:07:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 15th, the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the mid-126 yen level per dollar, and the yen depreciated for the first time in about 20 years.

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“Twitter acquisition proposal company considers defense measures” Local media

2022-04-15 11:47:00
While American electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk has proposed to buy Twitter, local media have reported that the company is considering takeover defense measures, and future developments are twisted. Expected.

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Emergency measures for rising prices Minister Yamagiwa to coordinate with the public next week

2022-04-15 10:34:00
Regarding emergency measures in light of rising prices, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Yamagiwa has indicated that he will coordinate with both parties next week based on the recommendations from both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, and then put together this month.

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IMF Top “Economic Growth Rate Revised Down in 143 Countries” Shows Strong Alert

2022-04-15 10:26:00
IMF = International Monetary Fund Head, Managing Director Georgiewa said in an interview with NHK that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will lower the economic growth rate of more than 140 countries around the world from the initial forecast. And showed a strong sense of caution against the slowdown of the world economy.

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NY Crude Oil Market WTI Futures Price Temporarily Rise to $ 107 Level for the First Time in Two Weeks

2022-04-15 08:43:00
In the New York crude oil market on the 14th, the international crude oil futures price temporarily rose to the $ 107 level per barrel against the backdrop of the view that the supply of crude oil from the oil-producing country Russia will be stagnant.

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President of Shinsei Bank “Public funds of about 350 billion yen show direction of repayment in 3 years”

2022-04-15 06:40:00
Katsuya Kawashima, president of Shinsei Bank, said in an interview with NHK that he would "show direction within a certain period of three years" regarding the repayment of public funds amounting to about 350 billion yen, which is an issue. He revealed his thoughts on the path to repayment in the next three years.

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USA Last month's retail sales increased for 3 consecutive months, showing consumer resilience

2022-04-15 05:09:00
Last month's retail sales in the United States rose 0.5% from the previous month for the third straight month, demonstrating the resilience of consumption in record inflation.

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Elon Musk proposes to acquire all shares on Twitter Total 5.4 trillion yen

2022-04-15 00:04:00
It has been revealed that American electric car maker Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has proposed an acquisition to social media giant Twitter. "Twitter can be the basis of world's freedom of speech, but it can't fulfill its social responsibilities as it stands," Musk said, saying it would delist its shares after the acquisition.

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