Economic news(2022/04/19)
Long-term interest rate rises to 0.25%, again interested in the BOJ's response to the upper limit of fluctuation range
2022-04-19 20:50:00
The long-term interest rate rose to 0.25% on the 19th, reaching the upper limit of the fluctuation range indicated by the Bank of Japan. Last month, the depreciation of the yen was triggered by measures to curb the rise in interest rates by the Bank of Japan, and market participants are paying attention to whether the Bank of Japan will take measures to purchase a large amount of government bonds again.
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The world's first electric tanker is completed. From this month, it will be operated in Tokyo Bay.
2022-04-19 18:38:00
The world's first electric tanker that does not emit carbon dioxide has been completed and will be operated in Tokyo Bay from this month.
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Yen exchange rate drops to the 128 yen level Since May 2002, the yen's depreciation level has been updated
2022-04-19 18:35:00
In the foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen exchange rate fell to the 128 yen level per dollar, renewing the yen's depreciation level for the first time in about 20 years. In addition, the price of the euro fell to the 138 yen level per euro, the depreciation level for the first time in about 6 years and 8 months.
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Yoshinoya HD Announces the dismissal of the managing director of inappropriate remarks that despise women
2022-04-19 18:28:00
Yoshinoya Holdings, a major beef bowl chain, announced that it had dismissed an officer who made extremely inappropriate statements that looked down on women at an extraordinary board meeting on the 18th.
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Yen depreciation against Chinese yuan to the depreciation level since August 2015
2022-04-19 18:22:00
In the foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen also fell against the Chinese currency, the renminbi, and the yen depreciated for the first time in about 6 years and 8 months.
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Stock price rises Yen depreciation Buy orders for export-related stocks such as automobiles
2022-04-19 15:40:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 19th, as the yen depreciated to 128 yen per dollar, buy orders were placed for export-related stocks such as automobiles, and the stock price rose.
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Yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the 128 yen level, renewing the yen's depreciation level since May 2002
2022-04-19 14:14:00
In the foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the 128 yen level per dollar, renewing the yen's depreciation level for the first time in about 20 years.
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Yoshinoya HD Announces the dismissal of the managing director of inappropriate remarks that despise women
2022-04-19 13:30:00
Yoshinoya Holdings, a major beef bowl chain, announced that it had dismissed the managing director of a subsidiary who made extremely inappropriate statements that looked down on women at an extraordinary board meeting on the 18th.
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Yoshinoya HD Announces the dismissal of the managing director of inappropriate remarks that despise women
2022-04-19 12:26:00
Yoshinoya Holdings, a major beef bowl chain, announced that it had dismissed the managing director of a subsidiary who made extremely inappropriate statements that looked down on women at an extraordinary board meeting on the 18th.
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First import ban on Russia sanctions begins today
2022-04-19 11:44:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the government started measures to ban imports from Russia as sanctions against Russia on the 19th. This is the first import ban and covers 38 items such as alcoholic beverages and wood.
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Accelerating yen depreciation "Strongly brings disadvantages" Finance Minister Suzuki
2022-04-19 11:41:00
Minister of Finance Suzuki said at the House of Councilors' Finance and Finance Committee on the 19th that the depreciation of the yen is accelerating in the foreign exchange market. However, while the prices of raw materials such as crude oil are soaring worldwide as it is now, the depreciation of the yen will lead to a further rise in import prices, which is a disadvantage for consumers and companies that cannot sufficiently pass on prices. "Given the current economic situation, there is a strong side to bring about disadvantages," he said. "Foreign exchange stability is important, and rapid fluctuations are not desirable." I emphasized the idea of going on.
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Tokyo market Yen exchange rate drops to the 127 yen level for the first time in about 20 years
2022-04-19 11:27:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen exchange rate has dropped to the 127 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 20 years. Against the backdrop of the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States, there is a growing movement to buy dollars and sell yen.
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Liberal Democratic Party Komeito to postpone the cancellation of the trigger clause to reduce the gasoline tax
2022-04-19 11:03:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People's Democratic Party will continue to consider unfreezing the so-called "trigger clause" while expanding subsidies to oil wholesalers for the time being. The general agreement was reached, and it was virtually forgotten.
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NY market Crude oil and natural gas futures prices rise against the backdrop of the situation in Ukraine
2022-04-19 09:56:00
In the New York crude oil market on the 18th, the international crude oil futures price temporarily rose to the $ 109 level per barrel, and in the natural gas market, the index natural gas futures price temporarily rose for the first time in about 13 and a half years. With high prices, energy prices continue to rise against the backdrop of the situation in Ukraine.
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Tokyo market Yen exchange rate drops to the 127 yen level for the first time in about 20 years
2022-04-19 09:00:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen exchange rate has dropped to the 127 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 20 years. Against the backdrop of the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States, there is a growing movement to buy dollars and sell yen.
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NY foreign exchange market Temporarily depreciated to the 127 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 20 years
2022-04-19 06:39:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 18th, the yen depreciated further due to the rise in long-term interest rates in the United States, and the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the 127 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 20 years.
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Emergency measures for rising prices Government of support for livestock farmers and housing manufacturers
2022-04-19 05:57:00
The government has decided to include support measures for livestock farmers and housing manufacturers affected by the soaring import prices of feed and timber in the emergency measures to be put together this month in light of rising prices.
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Mitsubishi Corporation ENEOS tie-up with decarbonization Consideration of commercialization of alternative fuel for aircraft
2022-04-19 04:34:00
Mitsubishi Corporation, a major trading company, and ENEOS, the largest oil wholesaler, will collaborate to decarbonize Japan's aviation field. The two companies have decided to consider manufacturing alternative fuels for aircraft that emit less carbon dioxide and commercializing domestic sales.
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Issues related to solar panels Related ministries and agencies will work together to compile countermeasures
2022-04-19 04:21:00
With the rapid spread of solar power generation, various issues have surfaced, such as the installation of panels on steep mountain slopes and the finding of dangerous cases. The government has decided to collaborate with the relevant ministries and agencies to put together the necessary countermeasures.
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