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Economic news(2023/01/04)


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Bank of Japan purchased long-term government bonds last year of over 111 trillion yen, the highest level in six years

2023-01-04 23:19:00
The total amount of long-term government bonds purchased by the Bank of Japan last year was over 111 trillion yen, the highest level in six years. Central banks in Europe and the United States are rushing to tighten monetary policy, and upward pressure on long-term interest rates in Japan is increasing.

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Stock prices are almost completely declining Concern about global economic slowdown

2023-01-04 20:04:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 4th, which will be the first transaction of the year, has become almost entirely down due to renewed concern about the global economic slowdown.

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Yen exchange rate This year's first transaction Temporarily rises to 1 dollar = 129 yen level

2023-01-04 19:47:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, which will be the first transaction this year, the yen exchange rate rose due to the observation that the Bank of Japan will continue to revise its policy.

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5 Major Department Stores Increased Sales in December Recovery trend due to favorable year-end sales season

2023-01-04 18:40:00
Last month's sales of the five major department stores exceeded the same month of the previous year, and the recovery trend continues for each company due to the strong Christmas and year-end sales season.

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A big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock prices temporarily drop by more than 400 yen

2023-01-04 18:24:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price fell, and it got off to a tough start.

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Prime Minister Kishida's New Year's Press Conference "Achieving Wage Raises that Exceed the Price Increase Rate"

2023-01-04 17:27:00
At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Prime Minister Kishida announced his policy of aiming to achieve wage increases that exceed the inflation rate in order to create a foundation for strong economic growth. In addition, he held the "Hiroshima Summit" as the chair country of the G7 = seven major countries this year, and emphasized the idea of ​​​​exercising leadership in responding to global issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Kishida's New Year's Press Conference "Achieving Wage Raises that Exceed the Price Increase Rate"

2023-01-04 16:26:00
At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Prime Minister Kishida announced his policy of aiming to achieve wage increases that exceed the inflation rate in order to create a foundation for strong economic growth. In addition, he held the "Hiroshima Summit" as the chair country of the G7 = seven major countries this year, and emphasized the idea of ​​​​exercising leadership in responding to global issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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A big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock prices temporarily drop by more than 400 yen

2023-01-04 15:39:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, concerns about the global economic slowdown were once again conscious, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 400 yen at one point.

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Banks also start working In Kyoto, employees welcome customers in the best clothes of Kyo-Yuzen.

2023-01-04 15:36:00
With public offices and many companies starting to work on the 4th, at a bank in Kyoto City, employees welcomed customers in their best clothes to spread kimono culture.

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First auction of tuna caught off the Kii Peninsula Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama

2023-01-04 15:05:00
On the 4th, the annual first auction of the New Year was held in Nachikatsuura-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, where fresh tuna is thriving.

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Big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, stock prices drop, tough start

2023-01-04 14:54:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price has fallen, and it is off to a tough start.

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Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda emphasizes stance to continue monetary easing and support economy

2023-01-04 14:20:00
Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, emphasized that there is a high degree of uncertainty in the global economy as inflation continues, and that monetary easing will continue to support the economy.

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The first shipment of gold ore from the Hishikari mine, which produces the largest amount of gold in Japan Kagoshima

2023-01-04 12:39:00
The first shipment of gold ore was carried out at the Hishikari mine in Isa City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which produces the largest amount of gold in Japan.

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Founder of major crypto asset exchange FTX pleads not guilty to 8 charges

2023-01-04 12:36:00
Defendant Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX Trading, a major crypto asset exchange, who has been accused of fraud and other crimes, appeared in a New York court for arraignment and claimed innocence.

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Nikkei stock average price temporarily drops by more than 400 yen Concerns about global economic slowdown

2023-01-04 12:35:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 4th, which will be the first trading this year, is once again aware of concerns about the global economic slowdown, and in the morning trading, the Nikkei average stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen, making it a tough start.

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Many managers and office workers visit Kanda Myojin in Tokyo to pray for prosperous business

2023-01-04 12:32:00
On the 4th of the first day of work, many business owners and office workers visit a shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, near the business district of the city, to pray for prosperous business.

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Yen exchange rate This year's first transaction 1 dollar = in the high 130 yen range

2023-01-04 12:15:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, the yen exchange rate rose to the mid-129 yen level against the US dollar at the beginning of the year in overseas markets, and since then it has been depreciating. I'm here.

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Launch of “SBI Shinsei Bank” Aiming to increase profitability and repay public funds

2023-01-04 12:13:00
Shinsei Bank, which became a subsidiary of a major Internet finance company, changed its name to "SBI Shinsei Bank" from the 4th. The Group will work together to increase profitability and aim to repay public funds.

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Big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, stock prices drop, tough start

2023-01-04 11:57:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price has fallen, and it is off to a tough start.

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New Year's Shimonoseki puffer fish catches increase and the maximum price drops compared to the previous year

2023-01-04 11:08:00
On the morning of the 4th in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the first auction of Japan's representative winter taste "Fugu" was held.

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Yen exchange rate This year's first transaction 1 dollar = 131 yen

2023-01-04 10:37:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, which will be the first transaction this year, the yen exchange rate rose to the mid-129 yen level at the beginning of the year in the overseas market. It is traded across the yen.

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Nikkei Stock Average temporarily drops by more than 400 yen Tokyo Stock Market

2023-01-04 09:15:00
On the 4th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average, which will be the first trading this year, temporarily fell by more than 400 yen. There are growing concerns about the future of the global economy and the uncertainty about the future direction of monetary policy by the central banks of Japan and the United States, and even in the Tokyo market, sell orders began immediately after the start of trading. inflated.

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Yen exchange rate First transaction this year 1 dollar = first half of 131 yen

2023-01-04 08:54:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, which will be the first transaction this year, the yen exchange rate has been depreciating since the beginning of the year when the price rose to the mid-129 yen level in overseas markets against the dollar. It is trading in the first half of the 131 yen range.

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This year's first NY stock market Dow average stock price temporarily drops by nearly 300 dollars

2023-01-04 08:09:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd, which was the first transaction this year, interest rate hikes continued in the United States, and there was growing concern about the economic slowdown. , fell nearly $300, closing down $10.

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This year's first NY stock market Dow average stock price temporarily drops by nearly 300 dollars

2023-01-04 06:45:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd, which was the first transaction this year, interest rate hikes continued in the United States, and there was growing concern about the economic slowdown. , fell nearly $300, closing down $10.

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Consumer price index may rise by 4% Private think tank

2023-01-04 04:55:00
The consumer price index (CPI), which measures the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, continues to rise. A private think tank has analyzed that the rate of increase in the index excluding fresh food could reach 4% in December or January last year.

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Accelerating overseas expansion of start-up companies to become a driving force for new growth

2023-01-04 04:39:00
There is an increasing number of start-up companies that create innovative businesses aiming to expand overseas, and they are expected to be a driving force for new growth.

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Food prices continue to rise this month Okonomiyaki powder, seasonings, etc.

2023-01-04 04:16:00
Due to the soaring prices of raw materials, it is likely that the prices of foodstuffs that are familiar to our lives will continue to rise this year. This month, there will be a series of price increases for products and seasonings that use wheat flour, which will further increase the burden on household budgets.

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