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Economic news(2022/12/23)


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Personal guarantees for SME owners Not required within 5 years of establishment Support business expansion

2022-12-23 22:03:00
When small and medium-sized enterprises receive loans from financial institutions, the individual owner of the company acts as a joint guarantor. The government has created a system that does not require personal guarantees for start-up companies that have been in business for less than five years. will support the expansion of

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Next fiscal year's budget of more than 114 trillion yen, the largest ever, Cabinet decision Government bonds exceed 35 trillion yen

2022-12-23 20:31:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 23rd, the government decided on a budget proposal for the next fiscal year, FY2023, which will bring the total amount of the general account to 114.3812 trillion yen, the largest ever. The amount of newly issued government bonds to cover this financial resource exceeds 35 trillion yen, and the severe financial situation that depends on government bonds for more than 30% of the financial resources continues.

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Japan Grain Inspection Association ordered to suspend operations due to fraudulent quality inspection of imported rice

2022-12-23 20:30:00
It turned out that the "Japan Grain Inspection Association", which handles grain inspection, etc., was conducting fraudulent inspections in the quality inspection of imported rice. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to issue a three-month suspension order to the Japan Grain Inspection Association regarding the inspection of foreign agricultural products.

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NTT DoCoMo's communication failure on the 17th of this month affects about 2.4 million people

2022-12-23 19:59:00
NTT Docomo announced that about 2.4 million people were affected by the Internet communication failure that occurred in western Japan on the 17th of this month. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is requesting a detailed report as a serious accident stipulated by law.

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Yen exchange rate declines Are you conscious of the widening interest rate differential in the view that the US interest rate hike will be prolonged?

2022-12-23 19:43:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, there was a move to buy the dollar and sell the yen due to the view that the interest rate hike in the United States would be prolonged, and the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States was widening, and the yen exchange rate fell.

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Over 7,000 items at the beginning of the new year

2022-12-23 19:03:00
This year's Christmas is coming in the midst of soaring prices. "The things my child wanted were expensive, so I looked for a store where I could buy them at a low price." Many voices were heard to realize the soaring of the price. The November consumer price index, announced on the 23rd, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food. The rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. This “price increase rush” is expected to continue into the new year. More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company.

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Cabinet decides on tax reform outline Tax increase is included in necessary financial resources for defense force

2022-12-23 18:50:00
On the 23rd, the government decided on the tax reform outline for the next fiscal year, which was compiled by the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party on the 16th of this month.

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“Securing stable power supply for one week from tomorrow” Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2022-12-23 18:29:00
Due to the strong winter-type atmospheric pressure distribution, snow is intensifying from northern Japan to the Sea of ​​Japan side of western Japan, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the outlook for electricity supply and demand for the week from the 24th, stating that a stable supply can be secured on any day. is.

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[Economic column]

2022-12-23 18:28:00
FX = foreign exchange margin trading where individual investors buy and sell foreign currencies. According to the Financial Futures Association, the total annual transaction amount from January to November exceeded 1 kyo yen for the first time. It's hard to imagine that 10000000 yen is 10000000000000000 yen, and 1 is followed by 16 zeros. Then, how much money is 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000? Forex trading was booming this year. As the environment changes dramatically, such as the Bank of Japan revising monetary easing on December 20, we will look at what will happen to FX trading next year. (Economics Department reporter Kei Nakazawa)

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My number card application procedure Post office to support from next month

2022-12-23 18:15:00
Japan Post has decided to start a service to support application procedures at approximately 2,300 post offices nationwide in order to support the spread of My Number Cards.

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Over 7,000 items at the beginning of the new year

2022-12-23 18:11:00
This year's Christmas is coming in the midst of soaring prices. "The things my child wanted were expensive, so I looked for a store where I could buy them at a low price." Many voices were heard to realize the soaring of the price. The November consumer price index, announced on the 23rd, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food. The rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. This “price increase rush” is expected to continue into the new year. More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company.

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Next fiscal year's budget of more than 114 trillion yen, the largest ever, Cabinet decision Government bonds exceed 35 trillion yen

2022-12-23 18:05:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 23rd, the government decided on a budget proposal for the next fiscal year, FY2023, which will bring the total amount of the general account to 114.3812 trillion yen, the largest ever. The amount of newly issued government bonds to cover this financial resource exceeds 35 trillion yen, and the severe financial situation that depends on government bonds for more than 30% of the financial resources continues.

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Department store November sales up 4.5% year-on-year, positive for 9 consecutive months

2022-12-23 17:38:00
Sales at department stores nationwide last month were over 469.2 billion yen, a 4.5% increase from the same month of the previous year when compared to existing stores, marking the ninth consecutive month of positive growth.

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Stock prices temporarily drop by more than 400 yen Concerns about economic slowdown due to prolonged US monetary tightening

2022-12-23 17:03:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd, concerns about a slowdown in the US economy increased further as the outlook for monetary tightening would be prolonged against the backdrop of the US economy's resilience. As a result, sell orders spread to many stocks, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 400 yen.

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Former employee of Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance Co., Ltd. fraudulent about 380 million yen

2022-12-23 16:44:00
At Tokio Marine & Nichido Life Insurance, a former employee who was in charge of sales canceled the insurance without the customer's permission, and the refund paid at that time was deposited into the account of an acquaintance of the customer. We announced that we had deceived about 380 million yen in total.

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Bank of Japan pointed out at the October Monetary Policy Meeting that “policy changes hinder a virtuous cycle”

2022-12-23 13:36:00
At the monetary policy decision meeting held by the Bank of Japan in October, it was found that policy committee members pointed out that there was a risk that policy changes would hinder a virtuous cycle between prices and wages. However, at the meeting on the 20th of this month, the Bank of Japan has decided to revise its monetary easing measures, and it seems likely that a careful explanation will be required of the reasons for the revision.

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November consumer price index rises 3.7% year-on-year, first level in 40 years and 11 months

2022-12-23 12:44:00
Looking at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, the consumer price index in November this year rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.

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Prime Minister “Understand the corporate tax increase Strengthening defense capabilities is directly linked to economic activity”

2022-12-23 12:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida asked for the understanding of those involved in the business world regarding the increase in corporate tax in order to increase defense spending, stating that strengthening defense capabilities is directly linked to economic activities such as ensuring the safety of sea lines of communication. I was.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen Concerns about economic slowdown due to prolonged monetary tightening

2022-12-23 12:18:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd, there was growing concern that the US monetary tightening would be prolonged and the economy would slow down, and the Nikkei Stock Average dropped by more than 400 yen at one point.

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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months

2022-12-23 12:08:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.

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Food and beverages scheduled to raise prices next year Over 7,000 items Significant price increases of 18% on average

2022-12-23 11:46:00
More than 7,000 items of food and beverages will be subject to price hikes next year, according to a credit research company. A number of companies have decided to raise prices by an average of 18%.

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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months

2022-12-23 11:03:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981.

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Last month's consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year, the first level in 40 years and 11 months

2022-12-23 08:39:00
The consumer price index for last month and November, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.7% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The 3.7% rate of increase is the first level in 40 years and 11 months since December 1981. Prices continue to rise, mainly due to rising prices of food, electricity, and gas.

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NY Dow temporarily drops over 800 dollars Concerns about economic slowdown

2022-12-23 06:51:00
In the New York stock market on the 22nd, selling orders swelled due to concerns that interest rate hikes in the United States would continue next year and the economy would cool down, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped sharply to over $800 at one point.

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Toshiba management restructuring negotiations Bank side decides policy to loan a total of 1.2 trillion yen

2022-12-23 06:12:00
Toshiba is considering whether to accept the proposal made by the investment fund to resolve the current management turmoil through management restructuring. In response to the proposal of this fund, the bank will decide to make a huge loan totaling 1.2 trillion yen, and the focus will be on what kind of conclusion Toshiba will make.

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Financing decisions for start-up companies To introduce a system using AI Mitsubishi UFJ

2022-12-23 06:01:00
The major financial company "Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group" will introduce a system in Japan that uses AI (artificial intelligence) to make financing decisions for start-up companies within the next fiscal year. The aim is to lead to quick financing and support the growth of start-up companies.

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