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Economic news(2022/10/13)


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1 dollar = 147 yen level, falling further from the level at the time of market intervention

2022-10-13 21:46:00
In the foreign exchange market on the 13th, the yen exchange rate dropped to the 147 yen level against the US dollar, marking the first time since 1998 that the yen has been at a weaker level for the first time in about 24 years.

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Expanding MUJI Ryohin Keikaku “Measures against the impact of exchange rate fluctuations exceeded expectations”

2022-10-13 20:31:00
Regarding the rapid depreciation of the yen, Nobuo Domae, president of Ryohin Keikaku, which develops MUJI, said at a financial results conference on the 13th that he took measures to curb the impact of exchange rate fluctuations called "foreign exchange contracts," but the results exceeded expectations. I'm assuming it was.

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Liberal Democratic Party “Decarbonization” Implementation Headquarters First Meeting to Propose Concrete Measures in Early December

2022-10-13 20:26:00
The first meeting of the implementation headquarters established by the Liberal Democratic Party to promote decarbonization was held, and it was confirmed that the government will propose concrete measures in early December toward compiling a 10-year roadmap that the government is promoting. Did.

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Fast Retailing financial results record high final profit swells due to yen depreciation

2022-10-13 19:29:00
Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO, posted a record high profit for the year ending August this year, with profits greatly expanding due to the weaker yen.

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Government abolishes health insurance card in the fall after next year Announcement of integration of Myna card

2022-10-13 18:56:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Hokkaido Shishamo fishing starts "Daikoku Shishamo" 1 kg more than 10,000 yen

2022-10-13 18:52:00
In Akkeshi-cho, Hokkaido, shishamo (smelt) fishing, a delicacy of autumn, began, and the branded large size "Daikoku shishamo" was traded at a price of more than 10,000 yen per kilogram.

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Sony and Honda establish a new company to develop and sell EVs “Changing the concept of cars”

2022-10-13 18:49:00
The Sony Group and Honda have announced that they will establish a new company to develop and sell EVs (electric vehicles) and will start selling them in three years. As the global competition to develop EVs intensifies, we aim to change the notion that "a car is a means of transportation" by creating an in-vehicle space where you can enjoy images and music using the latest technology.

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“Expansion of support for strengthening food security” JA Zenchu ​​chairman and others request Minister of Agriculture

2022-10-13 18:47:00
Prior to formulating the budget for next fiscal year and 5th year of Reiwa, executives of agricultural organizations held talks with Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura and requested expanded support for strengthening "food security."

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Toward stable supply of raw materials, etc. for government products

2022-10-13 18:34:00
In order to strengthen economic security, the government is preparing to designate raw materials for products as "Specific Important Materials." On the 13th, we will indicate the candidate for the target, and after investigating the supply system, etc., we plan to designate it within the year.

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Yen exchange rate falls to the latter half of the 146 yen level, and the government and the Bank of Japan are wary of market intervention

2022-10-13 18:34:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 13th, the yen exchange rate fell to the upper 146 yen level to the dollar. Trading continued at the weakest level in 24 years, and there was a growing sense of caution that the government and the Bank of Japan would again intervene in the market.

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Government abolishes health insurance card in the fall after next year Announcement of integration of Myna card

2022-10-13 17:58:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Sony and Honda establish a new company to develop and sell EVs “Changing the concept of cars”

2022-10-13 17:56:00
The Sony Group and Honda have announced that they will establish a new company to develop and sell EVs (electric vehicles) and will start selling them in three years. As the global competition to develop EVs intensifies, we aim to change the notion that "a car is a means of transportation" by creating an in-vehicle space where you can enjoy images and music using the latest technology.

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Bank of Japan survey ``Prices have risen compared to 1 year ago'' over 90%, highest level in about 14 years

2022-10-13 17:42:00
According to a survey conducted by the Bank of Japan on individual lifestyles, the percentage of people who answered that prices had risen compared to a year ago exceeded 90%, the highest level in about 14 years. The percentage of people who answered that they are no longer able to afford to live has increased significantly, and the pressure on household budgets is becoming serious.

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Gunma Takasaki "King of Pasta" ticket price hike Soaring food prices

2022-10-13 17:37:00
In response to the soaring prices of raw materials such as wheat, the ticket price for an event where pasta shops compete for the taste that has been going on for more than 10 years in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, will be raised.

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Government abolishes health insurance card in the fall after next year Announcement of integration of Myna card

2022-10-13 16:56:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Stock price drop Sell orders to a wide range of stocks that have received price drops in the NY market

2022-10-13 15:50:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 13th, stock prices fell.

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Corporate Goods Price Index in September hits record high due to rising raw material prices and rapid yen depreciation

2022-10-13 15:26:00
The corporate goods price index, which measures the price of goods traded between companies, rose 9.7% last month from the same month last year. With the average for 2020 set at 100, it reached a record high of 116.3 for the sixth consecutive month, largely due to rising raw material prices and the rapidly depreciating yen.

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Gasoline retail price drops for 4 consecutive weeks National average 168.7 yen per liter

2022-10-13 15:08:00
The nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline this week was 168.7 yen per liter, falling for the fourth consecutive week.

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Nationwide travel support Concentrated processing on reservation management system Unable to make some reservations

2022-10-13 14:40:00
Due to the government's "National Travel Assistance" campaign to stimulate tourism demand, which started on the 11th, reservation processing has been concentrated in the system that manages reservations for approximately 5,100 hotels and inns nationwide, and reservation information has been unable to be processed. about it.

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Government abolishes health insurance card in the fall after next year Announcement of integration of Myna card

2022-10-13 14:34:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Yen depreciation Minister of Finance ``Resolutely responds to sudden fluctuations'' Speculative movements strongly restrained

2022-10-13 14:12:00
G20 = Finance Minister Suzuki, who is visiting Washington, D.C. to attend the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries, said that "speculators are moving" based on the depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market. If there is a sudden change, we will take decisive action," he said, strongly discouraging speculative movements.

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Beer-type beverages Sales of four major companies increased significantly in September due to last-minute demand before price increases

2022-10-13 13:20:00
The sales volume and sales of beer-based beverages of the four major beer makers in September all increased significantly from last year due to the last-minute demand before the price increase in October.

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Nationwide travel support Concentrated processing on reservation management system Unable to make some reservations

2022-10-13 13:18:00
With the government's tourism demand stimulus program "National Travel Assistance" that started on the 11th, reservation processing has been concentrated in the system that manages reservations for about 5,100 hotels and inns nationwide, and some reservations have continued to be unavailable. increase.

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The government will abolish health insurance cards in principle in the autumn two years after next, and announce the integration of Mina cards.

2022-10-13 12:26:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Corporate Goods Price Index in September hits record high due to rising raw material prices and rapid yen depreciation

2022-10-13 12:18:00
The corporate goods price index, which measures the price of goods traded between companies, rose 9.7% last month from the same month last year. With the average for 2020 set at 100, it reached a record high of 116.3 for the sixth consecutive month, largely due to rising raw material prices and the rapidly depreciating yen.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = high 146 yen level Accelerate depreciation of the yen due to the difference in monetary policy between Japan and the United States

2022-10-13 11:57:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 13th, the yen exchange rate fell to the upper 146 yen level against the dollar, continuing trading at the lowest level in 24 years. There is also a growing sense of caution that the government and the Bank of Japan may intervene in the market.

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The government will abolish health insurance cards in principle in the autumn two years after next, and announce the integration of Mina cards.

2022-10-13 11:53:00
The government has announced that it will abolish the currently used health insurance card in the fall of 2024 and switch to a form integrated with the My Number Card. Also, regarding the timing of the integration with the driver's license, he also announced a policy to move forward from the end of 2024, which was originally planned.

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Japan-U.S. Business Conference Adopts Joint Statement on Expanding U.S. LNG Exports

2022-10-13 10:33:00
A business conference was held in Washington to discuss economic issues, including Japanese and American corporate managers.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = high 146 yen level Accelerate depreciation of the yen due to the difference in monetary policy between Japan and the United States

2022-10-13 09:15:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 13th, the yen depreciated due to a renewed awareness of the difference in the direction of monetary policy between the United States and Japan.

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Corporate Goods Price Index in September hits record high due to rising energy and raw material prices

2022-10-13 09:11:00
The corporate goods price index, which indicates the price of goods traded between companies, rose 9.7% in September compared to the same month in the previous year, reaching 116.3 with the 2020 average of 100. It's been great. The reason for this is that the prices of energy products such as crude oil and raw materials have risen since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, and transaction prices between companies are increasing for a wide range of items.

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NY foreign exchange market Yen exchange rate is temporarily in the upper 146 yen range. Yen depreciation accelerates

2022-10-13 00:35:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 12th, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the upper half of 146 yen to the dollar, marking the lowest level of yen depreciation in about 24 years. This is due to the awareness of inflation in the United States and the difference in the direction of monetary policy between Japan and the United States, and the yen's depreciation has accelerated beyond the level when the government and the Bank of Japan intervened in the market last month.

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