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Economic news(2022/10/04)


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Yen exchange rate: Minor movements in the mid to high 144 yen range

2022-10-04 18:35:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, the yen exchange rate fluctuated slightly in the mid to high 144 yen range to the US dollar.

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Rakuten Mobile submits communication failure report in September to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-10-04 18:06:00
Rakuten Mobile submitted a report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 4th, which summarizes the detailed causes and scope of impact of the mobile phone communication failure that occurred last month.

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First price increase for Calorie Mate since launch in 1983

2022-10-04 17:16:00
Otsuka Pharmaceutical's dietary supplement "Calorie Mate" has been raised for the first time since its launch in 1983 due to soaring raw material prices.

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Stock price rises by more than 700 yen, pessimistic view of economic outlook eases

2022-10-04 16:11:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 4th, overly pessimistic views about the future of the economy have eased, and the movement to buy back stocks that had fallen in price has strengthened. The Nikkei Stock Average rose above 700 yen for the first time since August 12th.

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All McDonald's outlets switch to paper or wooden straw spoons

2022-10-04 15:28:00
As companies are required to reduce plastic waste, McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, has decided to replace plastic straws and spoons with paper or wooden ones at all stores.

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Kadokawa resigns as chairman of KADOKAWA Former director of Olympic organizing committee charged with bribery

2022-10-04 14:29:00
Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (79), who was indicted for bribery in a corruption case related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship contract, announced through his legal team on the 4th that he will resign as chairman.

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Yen Exchange Rate Minor movements in the mid to high 144 yen range

2022-10-04 12:31:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, the yen exchange rate fluctuated slightly in the mid to high 144 yen range to the US dollar.

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Restaurants in New York, U.S. Deregulation of Shochu

2022-10-04 11:16:00
In New York State, USA, restrictions on shochu sales at restaurants were eased from the end of June this year, and a business meeting was held to expand sales channels for shochu. I appealed the charm of shochu to people.

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Nikkei Stock Average Temporarily Increases by Over 500 Yen Limited Impact on Ballistic Missiles

2022-10-04 09:28:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 4th, buy orders spread immediately after the start of trading in response to the sharp rise in stock prices in the New York market on the 3rd, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 500 yen. A market insider said, ``The Tokyo market has risen across the board in response to the sharp rise in stock prices in the New York market. It has not become."

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Tokyo 23 wards September consumer price index rose 2.8% compared to the same month last year

2022-10-04 08:48:00
The consumer price index in Tokyo's 23 wards in September rose 2.8% compared to the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. It is the first time in eight years and three months that the 2.8% increase has been recorded, and excluding the effects of the consumption tax hike, it will be the highest level in 30 years and five months since April 1992. Prices continue to rise, mainly due to rising prices of electricity, gas, and food.

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NY Dow rises sharply above $700 due to decline in long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States

2022-10-04 06:08:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd of the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose sharply above 700 dollars due to the decline in long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States, and the yen exchange rate in the foreign exchange market was around 144 yen per dollar. has become a transaction.

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Bank of Japan's Tankan Firms' Outlook for Prices in 5 Years: First +2% Focus on Wage Increases

2022-10-04 04:28:00
According to the Bank of Japan's Tankan (Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises), the outlook for prices in five years' time has reached 2% for the first time. The Tankan also shows that firms' labor shortages are increasing, and the focus will likely be on the extent to which firms will raise wages, given that prices are expected to rise.

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