Economic news(2022/11/17)
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism hold public hearing for "off-peak commuter pass" that JR East aims to introduce
2022-11-17 18:51:00
In response to JR East's application for a change in fares to the government for the introduction of an "off-peak commuter pass" that is cheaper to avoid the morning rush hour, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's council announced on the 17th that it was widely disseminated from the general public. A public hearing was held to hear opinions.
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Yen exchange rate rises slightly from the view that the pace of US interest rate hikes will slow down
2022-11-17 18:46:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 17th, there was a move to sell the dollar and buy the yen due to the view that the pace of the interest rate hike in the United States would slow down, and the yen exchange rate rose slightly.
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Ken Kobayashi appointed as Nissho new president “Supporting SMEs through investment and wage increases”
2022-11-17 17:24:00
Mr. Ken Kobayashi, a former major trading company, was appointed as the new chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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“Automobile-related tax system: discussion leading to stronger competitiveness” Chairman of Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.
2022-11-17 16:06:00
Akio Toyoda, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, has shown a stance of seeking discussions that will lead to strengthening Japan's competitiveness in the tax system related to automobiles, toward the tax reform next fiscal year, when the discussion will get into full swing from the 18th.
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Stock price drops slightly
2022-11-17 15:42:00
On the 17th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average fell slightly.
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Mr. Twitter mask US media to choose whether to work hard or retire
2022-11-17 14:24:00
American social media giant Twitter CEO Elon Musk has asked employees to work long hours and furiously, and American media companies have reported that they are urging them to quit if they don't like it.
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APEC Ministerial Meeting Begins Focus on Whether Ministerial Statements Can Be Compiled
2022-11-17 14:19:00
APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference) Ministerial Meeting began in Bangkok, Thailand, and Japan decided to call for strengthening the supply chain (supply network) of energy, food, etc., whose prices are soaring due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I'm here.
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Bankrupt cryptocurrency giant FTX Japan corporation submits business improvement plan
2022-11-17 14:03:00
FTX Japan, a Japanese corporation, has submitted a business improvement plan to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in accordance with administrative dispositions due to the bankruptcy of FTX Trading, a major global cryptocurrency exchange business. Did.
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Crypto asset FTX bankruptcy to public hearing in December Creditors over 1 million?
2022-11-17 10:58:00
The Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has announced that it will hold a public hearing next month over the bankruptcy of FTX Trading, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The number of creditors is likely to exceed 1 million, and the focus is on whether the assets of the customers can be preserved and returned.
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Trade balance deficit of 2,162.3 billion yen Record largest for October Due to depreciation of the yen, etc.
2022-11-17 10:26:00
According to the October trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on the 17th, the balance of trade, which is the difference between exports and imports, was a deficit of 2.1623 trillion yen. The deficit is the largest ever for October.
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Trade balance deficit of 2,162.3 billion yen Record largest for October Due to depreciation of the yen, etc.
2022-11-17 09:15:00
According to last month's trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the balance of trade, which is the difference between exports and imports, was a deficit of 2.1623 trillion yen. The deficit is the largest ever for October. This was due to the large increase in the amount of imports due to the depreciation of the yen and the rise in energy-related prices.
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Crypto asset FTX bankruptcy to public hearing in December Creditors over 1 million?
2022-11-17 09:06:00
The Financial Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has announced that it will hold a public hearing next month over the bankruptcy of FTX Trading, a major cryptocurrency exchange. The number of creditors is likely to exceed 1 million, and the focus is on whether the assets of the customers can be preserved and returned.
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Beaujolais Nouveau lifted today Price rises due to military invasion
2022-11-17 06:40:00
The sale of "Beaujolais Nouveau", a new French wine, has been lifted on the 17th. The price has risen significantly from last year due to the increase in transportation costs due to the influence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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U.S. retail sales rise 1.3% month-on-month in October, showing strong consumption
2022-11-17 06:12:00
U.S. retail sales were up 1.3% last month, signaling strength in consumer spending amid record inflation and interest rate hikes.
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Saudi Arabia Crown Prince to visit Japan on 19th to coordinate with Prime Minister Kishida
2022-11-17 04:50:00
It has been revealed that Crown Prince Mohammed of Saudi Arabia, the largest crude oil supplier for Japan, will visit Japan soon and will be coordinating with Prime Minister Kishida on matters such as stable energy supply.
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