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Economic news(2022/09/08)


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European Central Bank's first 0.75% sharp interest rate hike Prioritizes inflation control

2022-09-08 23:18:00
The European Central Bank held a meeting to decide monetary policy and decided to raise the interest rate by 0.75% for the first time in order to curb the rapid inflation. By raising interest rates three times higher than usual, the central bank made it clear that it would prioritize curbing inflation over improving the economy for the foreseeable future.

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Tokyo becomes the first country in Japan to make solar power equipment mandatory for homes.

2022-09-08 22:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to implement the system from 2025, three years from now, regarding the nation's first mandatory installation of solar power generation equipment in houses, which is being considered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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The European Central Bank significantly raises interest rates for the second consecutive time following July

2022-09-08 21:30:00
The European Central Bank held a monetary policy meeting on the 8th and decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the first time in order to suppress rapidly advancing inflation. This will be the second consecutive interest rate hike following July.

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New Economic Partnership IPEF: Ministerial Meeting Focused on Declaring Commencement of Negotiations

2022-09-08 20:50:00
A new economic partnership framework advocated by the United States, the IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework) ministerial-level meeting will begin in Los Angeles in the early hours of the 9th, Japan time. The focus is on whether Japan and the United States can take the lead in declaring the start of negotiations toward the creation of a new framework for trade and investment, with China's growing influence in mind.

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Chinese EV "BYD" New factory in Thailand Production base for Southeast Asia and Europe

2022-09-08 20:36:00
China's EV = electric vehicle manufacturer "BYD" announced that it will build a new factory to produce EVs in Thailand in Southeast Asia. In the future, we plan to make it a production base for Southeast Asian countries including Thailand and Europe.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the mid-144 yen level, and there was also a move to buy back the yen.

2022-09-08 20:00:00
On the 8th, the yen exchange rate in the Tokyo foreign exchange market temporarily fell to the mid-144 yen level, but when information was transmitted that an extraordinary meeting was to be held between the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency, and the Bank of Japan, there were moves to buy back the yen. .

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The government and the Bank of Japan hold an extraordinary meeting to prevent the yen from depreciating

2022-09-08 18:06:00
With the yen depreciating for the first time in about 24 years in the foreign exchange market, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency, and the Bank of Japan held an extraordinary meeting to discuss countermeasures. After the meeting ended, Ministry of Finance Minister Kanda said, "We will not rule out any measures," strongly restraining the market from rapidly depreciating the yen.

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The West Kyushu Shinkansen, which opened on the 23rd, issued a certificate of business license to JR Kyushu.

2022-09-08 18:04:00
Regarding the West Kyushu Shinkansen connecting Saga Prefecture and Nagasaki Prefecture, which will open on the 23rd of this month, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a certificate of approval to JR Kyushu on the 8th, stating that the safety of the railway facilities was confirmed.

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Economy Watchers Survey Index showing the current situation in August improved for the first time in three months

2022-09-08 17:20:00
According to the Cabinet Office's Economy Watchers Survey, which asks working people how they feel about the economy, the index showing the current state of the economy last month was 1.7 points higher than the previous month, improving for the first time in three months.

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Ministry of Finance Financial Services Agency Bank of Japan Holds Extraordinary Meeting Discussing Dealing with Yen Depreciation

2022-09-08 16:51:00
The Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan are holding ad hoc meetings as the yen continues to depreciate to its lowest level in nearly 24 years in foreign exchange markets. It seems that they are discussing how to deal with the rapidly depreciating yen. The meeting was held at 4:45 p.m. at the Ministry of Finance, and was attended by Finance Minister Kanda, Financial Services Agency Commissioner Nakajima, and Bank of Japan Executive Vice President Uchida. In the foreign exchange market, the view that the U.S. will continue to raise interest rates significantly in order to curb inflation raises awareness of the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the upper 144 yen range to the dollar for the first time in about 24 years. yen continues to depreciate. The meeting will be held for the first time in about three months since June this year, and it is believed that they are exchanging opinions on market trends and future countermeasures in which the yen is rapidly depreciating.

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Kirin cancels the sale of new products

2022-09-08 16:42:00
The company received an order from the Consumer Affairs Agency to take measures to prevent a recurrence of misleading labeling when selling mixed juice, even though only 2% melon juice was used. A major beverage maker has announced that it will cancel the launch of a new product planned for this month.

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Stock price rises by more than 600 yen Receiving stock price rise in NY market

2022-09-08 15:43:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 600 yen as buy orders spread further in the afternoon following the rise in stock prices in the New York market on the 7th.

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Ministry of Finance, Financial Services Agency, Bank of Japan to hold special meeting today Discussing yen depreciation

2022-09-08 15:21:00
As the yen depreciates to the level for the first time in 24 years in the foreign exchange market, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency, and the Bank of Japan have decided to hold an extraordinary meeting of executives from 4:45 pm on the 8th. The meeting will be attended by Finance Minister Kanda, Financial Services Agency Commissioner Nakajima, and Bank of Japan Executive Director Uchida. The extraordinary meeting is expected to exchange opinions on trends in the financial markets, such as the foreign exchange market, where the yen has weakened for the first time in three months since June, and to discuss future responses.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 600 yen Receiving the trend of rising stock prices in the NY market

2022-09-08 14:27:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose by more than 600 yen at one point. The US Fed = Federal Reserve Board of Governors gave a lecture on the risk of monetary tightening and suggested consideration for the economy. Buy orders have spread further, and the overall price has been high.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = yen depreciation in the first half of 144 yen In view of the widening interest rate difference between Japan and the United States

2022-09-08 12:19:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 8th, the yen is likely to be sold due to the view that the interest rate gap between Japan and the United States will widen further due to the significant interest rate hike in the United States. It is traded at level.

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Stock price rises by more than 500 yen Receiving the trend of rising stock prices in the NY market

2022-09-08 12:03:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 8th and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 500 yen as buy orders spread immediately after the start of trading in response to the rise in stock prices in the New York market on the 7th.

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US Apple latest "iPhone 14" announcement Can it be accepted in the high price range?

2022-09-08 11:24:00
American IT giant Apple has announced the latest smartphones with improved camera performance, such as quadrupling the number of pixels in high-end models, and concerns about a global economic slowdown are growing. , to what extent consumers will accept it.

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July current account surplus for the first time in two months

2022-09-08 11:20:00
The current account balance in July, which shows how much Japan earned from trade and investment with foreign countries, was in the black for the first time in two months. However, the amount of surplus decreased by nearly 90% from the same month last year due to the increase in imports due to soaring energy prices, etc., and it was the smallest for July.

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Stock price temporarily rises by more than 500 yen Receiving the trend of rising stock prices in the NY market

2022-09-08 10:43:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 8th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of trading, and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 500 yen at one point. FRB = The Tokyo market rose across the board in response to the trend of stock prices rising in the New York market on the 7th, as a senior official of the Federal Reserve Board touched on the risk of monetary tightening in a speech and suggested consideration for the economy. has become

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Revised value for April to June GDP annual rate plus 3.5%

2022-09-08 10:41:00
The revised value of GDP = Gross Domestic Product from April to June this year was revised upward from the preliminary figure announced last month, with a real annual growth rate of +3.5%.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = yen depreciation in the middle of the 144 yen range Awareness of widening interest rate differentials between Japan and the United States

2022-09-08 10:22:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 8th, the situation where the yen is easy to sell continues due to the widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States, and the yen exchange rate is trading at the mid-144 yen level to the dollar.

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Revised value for April to June GDP annual rate plus 3.5%

2022-09-08 09:06:00
The Cabinet Office announced on the 8th that the revised value of GDP = Gross Domestic Product from April to June was a yearly increase of 3.5% in real terms compared to the previous three months. . It has been revised upward from the preliminary figure of +2.2% announced on the 15th of last month.

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Bank of Canada decides to raise interest rates by 0.75%

2022-09-08 08:52:00
Canada's central bank has decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% on the 7th, amid a series of moves to tighten monetary policy to curb inflation among central banks around the world.

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US Fed releases latest economic report, growth outlook 'remains weak'

2022-09-08 07:21:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, has released its latest economic report, pointing out that demand is expected to slow down further and that future economic growth prospects remain weak.

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US Apple latest "iPhone 14" announcement Can it be accepted in the high price range?

2022-09-08 07:12:00
American IT giant Apple has announced the latest smartphones with improved camera performance, such as quadrupling the number of pixels in high-end models, and concerns about a global economic slowdown are growing. , to what extent consumers will accept it.

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Proposal to set ceiling on natural gas price from EU Russia

2022-09-08 06:24:00
In response to soaring energy prices in Europe, EU = European Union Chairman von der Leyen has revealed that he will soon present to member countries a concrete plan to set a ceiling on the price of natural gas imported by pipeline from Russia. did.

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NY Dow rises over $ 400 US financial tightening concerns recede

2022-09-08 06:23:00
In the New York stock market on the 7th, the FRB = the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve System gave a speech, and as concerns about the prolonged tightening of monetary policy in the United States receded, buy orders increased, and the Dow average stock price rose to $ 400. In addition to exceeding the increase, the Nasdaq stock index also rose for the first time in eight business days.

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NY crude oil market futures price 1 barrel = 81 dollars for the first time in about 8 months

2022-09-08 06:10:00
In the New York crude oil market on the 7th, international crude oil futures prices temporarily fell to $81 per barrel for the first time in about eight months against the backdrop of concerns that demand for crude oil would decline due to the global economic slowdown in China and other countries. I fell to the table.

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Consider creating a system to minimize the impact of shortages of supplies such as IPEF semiconductors

2022-09-08 05:58:00
A new economic partnership framework advocated by the United States, the IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework) ministerial-level meeting will begin in the early hours of the 9th, Japan time. One of the focal points, the contents of the draft statement for strengthening the supply chain of important goods such as semiconductors, has been clarified, and we are considering creating a system to minimize the impact of a shortage of goods. I know there is.

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Yen depreciation NY market Temporary 1 dollar = high 144 yen level, level for the first time in about 24 years

2022-09-08 05:35:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 7th, the yen weakened due to the view that the United States will continue to raise interest rates significantly, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the upper 144 yen level to the dollar, which was close to 145 yen, for the first time in about 24 years. updated the level of yen depreciation.

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European Central Bank to sharply raise interest rates Accelerate yen depreciation

2022-09-08 05:00:00
The European Central Bank will hold a monetary policy meeting on the 8th. In order to curb the rapidly progressing inflation, the BOJ is expected to decide on a large interest rate hike for the second consecutive meeting.

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