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Economic news(2022/09/22)


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British central bank raises policy interest rate by 0.5% 7 consecutive rate hikes

2022-09-22 23:06:00
Britain's central bank, the Bank of England, announced on the 22nd that it would raise the policy rate by 0.5% to 2.25%. This is the seventh straight rate hike, and the 0.5% rate hike will be the biggest increase since the last meeting.

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Keidanren chairman Tokura and others talk with Chinese Premier Li confirming economic cooperation

2022-09-22 22:28:00
Prior to the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, representatives of the business community, including Keidanren Chairman Tokura, had an online dialogue with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, discussing the situation in Taiwan and other issues, and discussing the severity of Japan-China relations. We confirmed that we will deepen our cooperation on the economic front even as the economic situation increases.

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Nishikyushu Shinkansen opens on 23rd connecting Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen Station in Saga

2022-09-22 22:10:00
The Nishikyushu Shinkansen, which connects Nagasaki Station and Takeo Onsen Station in Saga Prefecture, will open on September 23rd, and the first train will depart after 6:00 am. With the opening of the Shinkansen, which was realized nearly half a century after the plan, it seems that the focus will be on whether the area can be revitalized.

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Kansai Electric Power Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 ``Special Inspection'' to Operate for Over 40 Years

2022-09-22 21:59:00
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. announced on the 22nd that the operation period of Units 3 and 4 of the Takahama Nuclear Power Station in Takahama Town, Fukui Prefecture, which has been in operation for 37 years, will be extended to 40 years in principle by law. He announced that he has started a special inspection.

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British central bank raises policy interest rate by 0.5% 7 consecutive rate hikes

2022-09-22 21:30:00
Britain's central bank, the Bank of England, announced on the 22nd that it would raise the policy rate by 0.5% to 2.25%. This is the 7th straight rate hike, and the 0.5% rate hike will be the biggest increase since the last meeting. The UK consumer price index in August rose 9.9% compared to the same month the previous year, and remains at a high level. It is a form that shows again.

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Yen exchange rate Market intervention by the government and the Bank of Japan temporarily pushes the yen to the lower 140 yen level

2022-09-22 21:09:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, as the yen depreciated to the upper 145 yen level to the dollar, the government and the Bank of Japan decided to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen. , the yen appreciated rapidly to the first half of the 140 yen range.

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Yen exchange rate Market intervention by the government and the Bank of Japan temporarily pushes the yen to the lower 140 yen level

2022-09-22 20:18:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, as the yen depreciated to the upper 145 yen level to the dollar, the government and the Bank of Japan decided to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen. , the yen appreciated rapidly to the first half of the 140 yen range.

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What is the effect?

2022-09-22 20:08:00
The government and the Bank of Japan decided to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen. This is the first time in 24 years and 3 months since June 1998, when the yen depreciated in the middle of Japan's financial crisis. Why did you intervene at this timing? Cap Shimomura, who is in charge of the Bank of Japan, explains the effects of the intervention. (The video is 3 minutes and 21 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Market intervention Suzuki Finance Minister ``Excessive fluctuations due to speculation cannot be overlooked''

2022-09-22 19:35:00
Finance Minister Suzuki and Finance Minister Kanda held a press conference at 6:30 p.m. at the Ministry of Finance regarding the decision to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen. Minister Suzuki said, ``We implemented foreign exchange intervention because we cannot overlook excessive fluctuations due to speculation.''

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Asian countries rapidly depreciating currencies U.S. Fed continues to raise interest rates sharply

2022-09-22 19:25:00
In the foreign exchange market on the 22nd, the FRB, which is the central bank of the United States, has shown a willingness to continue to raise interest rates significantly in the future, and the currencies of India and the Philippines have sold to record lows against the dollar. The currency depreciated rapidly.

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Government/Bank of Japan market intervention in rapid yen depreciation Sell dollar for the first time in 24 years Buy yen intervention

2022-09-22 19:17:00
The government and the Bank of Japan intervened on the evening of the 22nd to sell the dollar and buy the yen in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen in response to the depreciation of the yen to the upper 145 yen level to the dollar in the foreign exchange market. I took the plunge. This is the first time in 24 years and 3 months since June 1998, when the yen depreciated in the middle of Japan's financial crisis.

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Carbon dioxide "emissions trading" demonstration experiment begins at the Tokyo Stock Exchange

2022-09-22 18:19:00
Towards the introduction of "carbon pricing" that bears the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will start a demonstration experiment of "emissions trading" in which companies buy and sell emissions from the 22nd Tokyo Stock Exchange. started at the place.

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[Details] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's press conference "We will not raise interest rates for the time being"

2022-09-22 18:17:00
At today's press conference, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said that at this point in time, it is necessary to continue monetary easing to support the economy and stably achieve the price target along with wage increases. We will not raise interest rates,” he said. Here are the details of the conference held from 3:30 pm on the 22nd.

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Government/Bank of Japan market intervention in rapid yen depreciation Sell dollar for the first time in 24 years Buy yen intervention

2022-09-22 17:53:00
In response to the fact that the yen has depreciated to the upper 145 yen level to the dollar in the foreign exchange market, the government and the Bank of Japan have decided to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen. rice field. This is the first time in 24 years and 3 months since June 1998, when the yen depreciated in the middle of Japan's financial crisis.

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Switzerland to end negative interest rate, Japan is the only major country to "maintain"

2022-09-22 17:52:00
The Swiss central bank has decided to lift the policy rate from minus 0.25% to 0.5% to curb inflation on the 22nd, ending negative interest rates. The Bank of Japan is the only central bank in the world that maintains negative interest rates.

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Nationwide supermarket August sales 1,105.6 billion yen, 2 consecutive months increase

2022-09-22 17:26:00
Sales at major supermarkets across the country in August were 1.1056 trillion yen, an increase of 0.6% compared to the same month of the previous year when compared to existing stores, and an increase for two consecutive months.

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Lawson to introduce technology that allows remote customer service using avatars

2022-09-22 17:17:00
Lawson, a major convenience store chain, has announced that it will pilot a technology that allows clerks to serve customers remotely using an alter ego "avatar". In order to deal with the chronic labor shortage, the convenience store industry has begun to utilize new technologies.

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[Details] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's press conference "We will not raise interest rates for the time being"

2022-09-22 17:13:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its large-scale monetary easing measures. Ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting, the US Fed and Federal Reserve Board decided to raise interest rates significantly to keep record inflation in check. The interest rate gap between Japan and the United States is widening. The difference in policy direction is even more conspicuous. Immediately after the Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy, the yen depreciated to the 145 yen level to the dollar for the first time in 24 years. Governor Kuroda says that monetary easing is still necessary for economic expansion accompanied by wage increases. However, monetary easing accelerated the depreciation of the yen. Further price hikes could have a direct impact on people's livelihoods. How does Governor Kuroda intend to deal with this? He will give you a quick report of the press conference starting at 3:30pm.

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Stock price drop “Yen depreciation progress, price drop narrows in afternoon trading”

2022-09-22 16:16:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board of the United States decided to raise interest rates significantly, and stock prices fell due to growing concerns about the economic slowdown in the United States.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's press conference "We will not raise interest rates for the time being"

2022-09-22 16:09:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its large-scale monetary easing measures. Ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting, the US Fed and Federal Reserve Board decided to raise interest rates significantly to keep record inflation in check. The interest rate gap between Japan and the United States is widening. The difference in policy direction is even more conspicuous. Immediately after the Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy, the yen depreciated to the 145 yen level to the dollar for the first time in 24 years. Governor Kuroda says that monetary easing is still necessary for economic expansion accompanied by wage increases. However, monetary easing accelerated the depreciation of the yen. Further price hikes could have a direct impact on people's livelihoods. How does Governor Kuroda intend to deal with this? He will give you a quick report of the press conference starting at 3:30pm.

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Gasoline retail price drops for the first time in three weeks, nationwide average 169.7 yen per liter

2022-09-22 15:57:00
The nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline this week was 169.7 yen per liter, falling for the first time in three weeks.

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Toshiba Restructuring Proposal Two Japanese Investment Funds Divided into Separate Camps and Considered Proposals

2022-09-22 15:20:00
This is a new move by Toshiba, which is soliciting strategies from outside to resolve the confusion in management. It turned out that two Japanese investment funds, such as the Innovation Investment Corporation, which had been considering the proposal, have dissolved their cooperation, divided into separate camps, and are considering making a proposal to Toshiba.

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[Breaking news] Soon, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda's press conference How to deal with rising prices?

2022-09-22 14:52:00
The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its large-scale monetary easing measures. Ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting, the US Fed and Federal Reserve Board decided to raise interest rates significantly to keep record inflation in check. The interest rate gap between Japan and the United States is widening. The difference in policy direction is even more pronounced. Immediately after the Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy, the yen depreciated to the 145 yen level to the dollar for the first time in 24 years. Governor Kuroda says that monetary easing is still necessary for economic expansion accompanied by wage increases. However, monetary easing accelerated the depreciation of the yen. Further price hikes could have a direct impact on people's livelihoods. How does Governor Kuroda intend to deal with this? He will be breaking the press conference starting at 3:30pm.

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Yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level against the dollar for the first time in 24 years, dropping about 30 yen from the beginning of the year

2022-09-22 14:51:00
Immediately after the announcement of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the movement to sell the yen and buy the dollar increased rapidly, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level to the dollar. It was the lowest yen level in about 24 years since 1998, and fell about 30 yen from the beginning of this year.

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Before the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, a Japanese food business meeting was held in Beijing.

2022-09-22 14:32:00
Before the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, a business meeting was held in Beijing, China, with the aim of increasing consumption of Japanese food products.

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Keidanren Mobility Committee First Meeting Discussing Issues Related to Mobility

2022-09-22 14:31:00
Keidanren held the first meeting of the "Mobility Committee," a committee that discusses issues in the automobile industry and other industries related to the "movement" of people and goods.

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Bank of Japan decides to maintain large-scale monetary easing at meeting to decide monetary policy

2022-09-22 14:12:00
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain the current large-scale monetary easing measures in order to support the economy at the monetary policy meeting held until the 22nd. On the other hand, the Fed of the United States = Federal Reserve Board announced that it decided to raise interest rates significantly before dawn on the 22nd of Japan time, and as the yen weakens, the difference in policy between Japan and the United States will stand out even more.

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NTT Docomo East Japan's Internet communication restoration Temporary cause of communication concentration

2022-09-22 14:11:00
According to NTT Docomo, it was difficult to use the Internet communication of mobile phones from around noon on the 22nd, but it was restored around 1:15 pm, although it continued among some users in eastern Japan. . NTT Docomo said, ``We apologize for the inconvenience,'' because it was caused by a temporary concentration of communication.

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It is difficult to use Internet communication from around noon in some parts of NTT Docomo East Japan

2022-09-22 13:48:00
NTT DoCoMo announced that from around noon on the 22nd, it has become difficult to use the Internet communication of mobile phones among some users in eastern Japan. The cause is unknown at this time, and the company is working to restore it. NTT Docomo said, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers. We will inform you again about the prospect of restoration."

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Bank of Japan decides to maintain large-scale monetary easing at meeting to decide monetary policy

2022-09-22 13:13:00
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain the current large-scale monetary easing measures in order to support the economy at the monetary policy meeting held until the 22nd. On the other hand, the Fed of the United States = Federal Reserve Board announced that it decided to raise interest rates significantly before dawn on the 22nd of Japan time, and as the yen weakens, the difference in policy between Japan and the United States will stand out even more.

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Yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level against the dollar for the first time in 24 years, dropping about 30 yen from the beginning of the year

2022-09-22 13:02:00
Immediately after the announcement of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the movement to sell the yen and buy the dollar increased rapidly, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level to the dollar. It was the lowest yen level in about 24 years since 1998, and fell about 30 yen from the beginning of this year.

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Demonstration experiment of carbon dioxide "emissions trading" started at Tokyo Stock Exchange Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2022-09-22 12:45:00
Towards the introduction of "carbon pricing" that bears the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will start a demonstration experiment of "emissions trading" in which companies buy and sell emissions from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 22nd. I started with

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US Fed decides to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the third time in a row

2022-09-22 12:40:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% at a meeting held until the 21st. The BOJ made an unprecedented 0.75% interest rate hike three times in a row, further clarifying its stance of keeping record inflation under control.

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Yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level against the dollar for the first time in 24 years, dropping about 30 yen from the beginning of the year

2022-09-22 11:57:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, the depreciation of the yen accelerated further immediately after the Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 145 yen level to the dollar. Since 1998, the yen has fallen about 30 yen since the beginning of the year, the lowest level in about 24 years. The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, has decided to raise interest rates significantly to curb record-breaking inflation. The movement to buy the expected dollar is intensifying.

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Bank of Japan maintains large-scale monetary easing at meeting to decide monetary policy

2022-09-22 11:56:00
The Bank of Japan decided to maintain a large-scale monetary easing policy by setting short-term interest rates to negative and long-term interest rates to about 0% at the monetary policy meeting held until the 22nd. The American Fed = Federal Reserve Board decided to raise the interest rate significantly before dawn on the 22nd of Japan time, and the difference in policy between Japan and the United States will stand out even more.

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Tokyo market Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = 144 yen range Following the decision of the US Fed to raise interest rates significantly

2022-09-22 11:22:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, has decided to raise interest rates significantly, and there is a movement to buy the dollar and sell the yen, and the yen exchange rate is 1 dollar. = It is traded at the 144 yen level.

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US Fed decides to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the third time in a row

2022-09-22 11:20:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% at a meeting held until the 21st. The BOJ made an unprecedented 0.75% interest rate hike three times in a row, further clarifying its stance of keeping record inflation under control.

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Brazil maintains policy interest rate at 13.75% due to declining inflation rate

2022-09-22 10:25:00
Brazil's central bank has decided to leave the policy interest rate, which has been raised 12 times in a row since last year ahead of the United States and other countries, at the current 13.75%, citing factors such as the fact that the inflation rate has turned to a declining trend. rice field.

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Nikkei stock average price drop Received the flow of a significant drop in the NY market due to the Fed rate hike

2022-09-22 09:42:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the Fed, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates significantly, raising concerns about an economic slowdown. Prices have dropped and trading has begun.

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Tokyo market Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = 144 yen range Following the decision of the US Fed to raise interest rates significantly

2022-09-22 09:32:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates significantly, so there was a move to buy the dollar and sell the yen, and the yen exchange rate was 1 dollar = 144. It is traded on the round table.

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US Fed decides to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the third time in a row

2022-09-22 09:18:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% at a meeting held until the 21st. The BOJ made an unprecedented 0.75% interest rate hike three times in a row, further clarifying its stance of keeping record inflation under control.

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Contracts with eight Japanese manufacturers and U.S. companies to use patented connected car technology

2022-09-22 07:36:00
This is a new move among Japanese automakers regarding the "connected car", a car that can be connected to the Internet and constantly communicated with the outside world. Eight Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota Motor Corporation, have signed a contract with an American company to pay royalties for the patented technology needed for "connected cars."

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US Fed decides to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the third time in a row

2022-09-22 06:44:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.75% at a meeting held until the 21st. The BOJ made an unprecedented 0.75% interest rate hike three times in a row, further clarifying its stance of keeping record inflation under control.

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Attention is focused on the response of the Tokyo market, the government and the Bank of Japan in response to the US Fed's sharp interest rate hike

2022-09-22 06:32:00
In the New York market, the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the upper half of 144 yen per dollar, and stock prices fell sharply in response to the Fed of the United States = Federal Reserve Board deciding to raise interest rates significantly. Market attention is focused on the yen exchange rate and stock price movements in the Tokyo market after this, as well as the response of the government and the Bank of Japan.

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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $500 Fed's 3rd consecutive rate hike

2022-09-22 06:16:00
In the New York stock market on the 21st, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board decided to raise interest rates sharply, and concerns about an economic slowdown increased, and the Dow Average stock price dropped significantly over $ 500. In the foreign exchange market, the yen depreciated for a while, and then traded in a mix of buying and selling.

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NY foreign exchange market Temporary depreciation of the yen rate Fed's 3 consecutive interest rate hikes

2022-09-22 05:56:00
In the foreign exchange market in New York on the 21st, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board decided to raise the interest rate by 0.75% for the third consecutive time, and immediately after that, the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States widened, and the yen weakened. The yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the upper 144 yen level to the dollar. However, since then, the yen has been bought back due to concerns about an economic slowdown due to interest rate hikes, and the yen exchange rate is trading at around 144 yen to the dollar. In addition, on the New York stock market, selling orders were issued due to concerns that the economy would slow down due to the continued significant interest rate hikes, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average temporarily dropped above $400.

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SoftBank G and Samsung Electronics "Arm" to discuss strategic alliance

2022-09-22 05:38:00
The SoftBank Group is in talks with South Korea's Samsung Electronics for a strategic alliance with British semiconductor development company Arm.

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