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Economic news(2022/10/26)


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Government to present system proposal for introduction of "carbon pricing"

2022-10-26 21:11:00
At the conference for the realization of a decarbonized society held on the 26th, the government discussed the introduction of "carbon pricing," in which companies bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, and decarbonized and economic growth. At the next meeting, it was decided to present a proposal for a system to achieve both.

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Unpredictable yen depreciation and high prices affect university education and facilities for the disabled

2022-10-26 19:38:00
The depreciation of the yen and high prices cast a shadow over many aspects of our lives. Some universities in Tokyo are beginning to affect the learning environment of their students.

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“Digital payment” of wages will be possible next year What are the advantages? What are the challenges?

2022-10-26 19:34:00
Your salary may be transferred to ○○ Pay on your smartphone instead of your bank account. The so-called digital payment of wages using payment apps has been approved by the council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and it is expected to be possible next fiscal year. Will it be convenient? What are the challenges? The latest information is summarized in Q&A format.

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JR 4 companies Shinkansen and other reserved seat limited express fares "peak season" to 400 yen increase

2022-10-26 18:43:00
JR Tokai, West Japan, Shikoku, and Kyushu have announced that they will raise the price of reserved seats on Shinkansen trains and other express trains by 400 yen over normal periods, treating long holidays, Obon, and the year-end and New Year holidays as "peak seasons." Did. It will be introduced from April next year, with the aim of alleviating congestion.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = lower 147 yen level The yen will appreciate due to the decline in US long-term interest rates

2022-10-26 18:38:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the trend of selling the dollar against major currencies such as the yen and the euro expanded as long-term interest rates declined in the United States, and the yen exchange rate fell to the low 147 yen level to the dollar. The yen has continued to appreciate.

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From today, the logo mark will be changed to "Hands" due to the change of the parent company.

2022-10-26 17:04:00
"Tokyu Hands", which sells daily miscellaneous goods, changed the name of the store to "Hands" from the 26th due to the change of the parent company due to the acquisition.

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Use of payment apps “Digital payment” of wages Expected to be possible next year

2022-10-26 16:58:00
The so-called digital payment of wages using payment apps has been approved by the council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and it is expected that digital payments will be possible next fiscal year if it is an app of a company designated by the government with the consent of workers.

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Gasoline retail price rises for 2 consecutive weeks National average 169.2 yen per liter

2022-10-26 16:44:00
The nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline this week was 169.2 yen, marking the second consecutive week of price increases.

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Stock price rise

2022-10-26 15:47:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 26th, stock prices rose as long-term interest rates declined in the United States and stock prices rose.

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Gasoline retail price rises for 2 consecutive weeks National average 169.2 yen per liter

2022-10-26 15:07:00
The nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline this week was 169.2 yen, marking the second consecutive week of price increases.

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1 dollar = trending in the lower 148 yen range Moves to buy back the yen due to the decline in US long-term interest rates

2022-10-26 12:21:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, in response to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States, there was a movement to sell the dollar and buy back the yen, and the yen exchange rate remained in the lower 148 yen range to the dollar.

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Musk pledges to complete Twitter acquisition by 28th US media reports

2022-10-26 11:44:00
American entrepreneur Elon Musk is in the final stages of acquiring social media giant Twitter. US media Bloomberg reported that Mr. Musk pledged to complete the acquisition by the 28th to the bank group that is negotiating with the procurement of funds for the acquisition.

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1 dollar = 148 yen price range Lower US long-term interest rates Stronger movement to buy back the yen

2022-10-26 10:11:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, in response to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States, the movement to sell the dollar and buy back the yen strengthened, and the yen exchange rate fluctuated between 1 dollar = 148 yen.

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Google Holding Company and Microsoft 3-month financial results Both companies increase sales and decrease profits

2022-10-26 09:50:00
US IT giants Google's holding company and Microsoft announced their financial results for the three months ended last month. The impact of the economic slowdown is beginning to appear in Google's business results, with Internet advertising revenues declining and Microsoft's personal computer-related sales declining.

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Google Holding Company and Microsoft 3-month financial results Both companies increase sales and decrease profits

2022-10-26 07:18:00
US IT giants Google's holding company and Microsoft announced their financial results for the three months ended last month. The impact of the economic slowdown is beginning to appear in Google's business results, with Internet advertising revenues declining and Microsoft's personal computer-related sales declining.

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NY Dow rises for 3 consecutive days in view of deceleration of US interest rate hike

2022-10-26 06:41:00
On the 25th, the New York stock market and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for the third consecutive business day against the backdrop of the view that the pace of interest rate hikes in the United States will slow down after December.

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JR Shikoku deficit route Consultation with national and local governments "I want to start by 2025"

2022-10-26 06:25:00
JR Shikoku President Yohiro Nishimaki has indicated that he plans to start discussions with the national government and local governments by fiscal 2025, in response to the recommendations of a national study group that has been discussing how regional railways, which continue to be in the red, should be.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

2022-10-26 06:24:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is coordinating to continue the system of subsidizing 1 million yen when households with children purchase a house with high energy-saving performance.

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Yen exchange rate NY market Temporary 1 dollar = mid 147 yen level View of deceleration of US interest rate hike

2022-10-26 04:38:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 25th, the pace of interest rate hikes in the United States is expected to slow down from December this year. has gone up in price.

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