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Economic news(2022/09/20)


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Sharp recalls about 13,000 air conditioners Risk of ignition and smoke

2022-09-20 22:22:00
Sharp, a major electronics manufacturer, announced that it will inspect and repair more than 13,000 target models free of charge, saying that there is a risk of ignition or smoke due to a defect in the circuit board inside the air conditioner.

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The reason why Osaka Prefecture adds 10% more points

2022-09-20 20:54:00
"Add 10% to your points!" Now, Osaka Prefecture is cooperating with private business operators and is planning a demonstration experiment to add new points. Clothes, vegetables and fruits, and even the use of railways...why are you trying to start an exceptional point service? (Osaka-based broadcasting station reporter Daimu Shimizu)

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Typhoon No. 14 [Life impact] Mobile phones, home delivery, etc.

2022-09-20 20:08:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 14, mobile phone connections are either not available or difficult in some areas such as Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku. In addition, logistics such as home delivery and convenience stores are also affected.

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Yen exchange rate small price movement Wait-and-see before the meeting to decide monetary policy in Japan and the United States

2022-09-20 19:21:00
On the 20th, the end of the consecutive holidays, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate moved slightly. A wait-and-see atmosphere prevailed among investors ahead of a series of monetary policy meetings in Japan and the United States this week.

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Government additional measures against soaring prices Decided to spend 3.4847 trillion yen from the reserve fund

2022-09-20 19:21:00
The government will spend approximately 3.4847 trillion yen from this fiscal year's contingency fund for additional measures against rising prices, including the provision of 50,000 yen per household to households exempt from resident tax. decided to

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August consumer price index rises 2.8%, first level in 30 years and 11 months

2022-09-20 19:06:00
The consumer price index in August, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, exceeded the same month last year by 2.8%, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The rate of increase of 2.8% is the first in 7 years and 10 months, and the first level in 30 years and 11 months since September 1991, excluding the impact of the consumption tax hike.

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TEPCO to raise electricity charges for corporations by up to 14% from April next year

2022-09-20 18:29:00
TEPCO has announced that it will raise the typical electricity rate menu for corporations from April next year onwards by more than 12% to 14% in order to improve its income and expenditure amid soaring fuel prices. Did.

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Government additional measures against soaring prices Decided to spend 3.4847 trillion yen from the reserve fund

2022-09-20 18:22:00
The government will spend approximately 3.4847 trillion yen from this fiscal year's contingency fund for additional measures against rising prices, including the provision of 50,000 yen per household to households exempt from resident tax. decided to

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What Will Happen to the Fed? Expert Analysis

2022-09-20 17:54:00
The depreciation of the yen may accelerate further. Attention will be paid to whether the difference in interest rates between Japan and the United States in the background will expand. The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, will hold a meeting to decide monetary policy for two days from the 20th. With record-breaking inflation continuing, it is believed that the central bank will decide to raise interest rates significantly, but what do experts predict? We interviewed three experts from Japan and the United States who are familiar with Fed policy. (Washington bureau reporter Takuya Odashima)

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Stock price temporarily rises over 300 yen, but wait-and-see attitude strengthens

2022-09-20 16:22:00
On the 20th, after the consecutive holidays, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose above 300 yen. A wait-and-see attitude strengthened, and the range of price increases narrowed.

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Convenience store August sales increase for the first time in 3 years during the summer vacation period when there are no restrictions on movement

2022-09-20 16:15:00
Last month's nationwide convenience store sales increased by 4.8% from the same month of the previous year, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth, due to increased demand for travel and homecoming during the summer vacation period, the first time in three years that there are no restrictions on movement. Did.

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Typhoon No. 14 [Life impact] Mobile phones, home delivery, etc.

2022-09-20 13:15:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 14, mobile phone connections are either not available or difficult in some areas such as Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku. In addition, logistics such as home delivery and convenience stores are also affected.

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Government additional measures against soaring prices Decided to spend 3.4847 trillion yen from the reserve fund

2022-09-20 12:40:00
The government will spend approximately 3.4847 trillion yen from this fiscal year's contingency fund for additional measures against rising prices, including the provision of 50,000 yen per household to households exempt from resident tax. decided to

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Government additional measures against soaring prices Decided to spend 3.4847 trillion yen from the reserve fund

2022-09-20 12:14:00
The government will spend approximately 3.4847 trillion yen from this fiscal year's contingency fund for additional measures against rising prices, including the provision of 50,000 yen per household to households exempt from resident tax. decided to

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Financial assets held by individuals exceeded 2,000 trillion yen for the third consecutive period

2022-09-20 12:13:00
Financial assets such as deposits and stocks held by individuals amounted to 2,007 trillion yen as of the end of June, surpassing 2,000 trillion yen for the third consecutive quarter. In addition, the amount of borrowings by private companies reached a record high, suggesting that they are trying to secure sufficient funds on hand in response to soaring resource prices.

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Stock price buyback strengthened, temporarily increased by more than 300 yen

2022-09-20 12:12:00
On the 20th, the day after the consecutive holidays, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 300 yen as the buyback of stocks that had fallen recently increased immediately after the start of trading, but the range of price rises narrowed thereafter. doing.

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August consumer price index rises 2.8%, first level in 31 years excluding consumption tax hike

2022-09-20 11:44:00
The consumer price index in August, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, exceeded the same month last year by 2.8%, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The rate of increase of 2.8% is the first in 7 years and 10 months, and the first level in 30 years and 11 months since September 1991, excluding the impact of the consumption tax hike.

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Typhoon No. 14 [Life impact] Mobile phones, home delivery, etc.

2022-09-20 11:30:00
Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 14, mobile phone connections are either not available or difficult in some areas such as Kyushu, Shikoku, and Chugoku. In addition, logistics such as home delivery and convenience stores are also affected.

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Government additional measures against soaring prices Decided to spend 3.4847 trillion yen from the reserve fund

2022-09-20 11:14:00
The government will spend approximately 3.4847 trillion yen from this fiscal year's contingency fund for additional measures against rising prices, including the provision of 50,000 yen per household to households exempt from resident tax. decided to

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August consumer price index rises 2.8%, first level in 31 years excluding consumption tax hike

2022-09-20 09:23:00
The consumer price index in August, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, exceeded the same month last year by 2.8%, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. It is the fifth consecutive month that the 2% target set by the government and the Bank of Japan has been exceeded, mainly due to rising electricity and gas prices and food prices. The 2.8% rate of increase is the first in 7 years and 10 months since October 2014, and the first level in 30 years and 11 months since September 1991, excluding the effects of the consumption tax hike. .

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August consumer price index rises 2.8%, first level in 31 years excluding consumption tax hike

2022-09-20 08:35:00
The consumer price index in August, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, exceeded the same month last year by 2.8%, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The rate of increase of 2.8% is the first in 7 years and 10 months, and the first level in 30 years and 11 months since September 1991, excluding the impact of the consumption tax hike.

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NY bond market Long-term interest rate temporarily rises to 3.5%

2022-09-20 06:07:00
In the New York bond market on the 19th, the view that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthened, and long-term interest rates temporarily rose to the 3.5% level for the first time in 11 years and 5 months. The rise in long-term interest rates in the United States is a factor in the rapid depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market.

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U.S. FRB Focuses on Monetary Policy Meeting “Three Consecutive 0.75% Rate Hikes”

2022-09-20 05:55:00
The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, will hold a meeting to decide monetary policy for two days from the 20th. With record-breaking inflation continuing, the central bank is likely to decide to raise interest rates significantly, and the focus is on whether it will raise interest rates by 0.75% for the third time in a row.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Intensive holding of international conferences from the end of this month toward the realization of a decarbonized society

2022-09-20 04:36:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will hold 10 international conferences from the end of this month in order to promote international cooperation toward the realization of a decarbonized society. We aim to lead discussions in this field by exchanging opinions with ministers of various countries on the utilization of hydrogen, which is expected to be a next-generation energy source.

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Major confectionery maker moves to reduce plastic by improving packaging

2022-09-20 04:29:00
With the reduction of plastic waste becoming an issue in consideration of the environment, there is a growing movement among major confectionery manufacturers to reduce the amount of plastic used by reviewing the materials and shapes of packaging.

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