Economic news(2023/02/02)
The Bank of England announced a significant rate hike of 0.5% 10 consecutive rate hikes
2023-02-02 23:56:00
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, announced a significant 0.5% interest rate hike on the 2nd. It was the 10th straight interest rate hike, and it continues to demonstrate its stance of keeping inflation in check despite concerns about a recession.
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The European Central Bank decided to raise the interest rate by 0.5%.
2023-02-02 22:27:00
The European Central Bank held a monetary policy meeting on the 2nd and decided to raise interest rates by 0.5%. The interest rate has been raised five times in a row since July last year. Eurozone consumer price index growth fell for the third month in a row last month to 8.5% compared to the same month last year, but the European Central Bank continued to raise interest rates sharply to keep inflation in check. I was.
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The Bank of England announced a significant rate hike of 0.5% 10 consecutive rate hikes
2023-02-02 21:15:00
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, announced a significant 0.5% interest rate hike on the 2nd. This is the 10th straight interest rate hike, and the 0.5% interest rate hike will be the second largest increase since the last meeting in December last year. In the United Kingdom, the consumer price index in December last year increased by 10.5% compared to the same month of the previous year, and the Bank of England has taken a stance of suppressing inflation despite concerns about an economic recession. It's a sharpened shape.
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Japan Airlines financial results from April to December last year were profitable for the first time in three years due to recovery in travel demand
2023-02-02 20:41:00
Japan Airlines' financial results from April to December last year were in the black for the first time in three years due to a recovery in travel demand.
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Financial Services Agency Loans with future business potential such as technological capabilities as collateral To introduce a new system
2023-02-02 19:11:00
金融庁は、不動産を持たないスタートアップ企業が、技術力など事業の将来性を担保にして融資を受けられる、新たな制度を導入することを決めました。新たな法律の制定を経て、2年から3年後の制度の開始を目指します。
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KADOKAWA measures to prevent recurrence of Olympics corruption scandal, appoints majority of directors outside the company
2023-02-02 18:49:00
Major publishing company KADOKAWA, whose former chairman was indicted for bribery in connection with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics sponsorship contract, decided to appoint a majority of its directors as outside directors in order to strengthen its management oversight function. announced preventative measures.
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Yen exchange rate rises by more than 1 yen due to reduction in interest rate hike by Fed
2023-02-02 18:36:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 2nd, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board reduced the rate hike, and the movement to sell the dollar and buy the yen strengthened, and the yen exchange rate rose by more than 1 yen.
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Public release of new train "Urara" introduced on JR Sanyo Line Improved safety etc.
2023-02-02 18:20:00
On the 2nd, the new train "Urara", which was introduced by JR West to improve safety and barrier-free access, was unveiled to the press.
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Hino Motors announces final deficit of 55 billion yen due to inspection data fraud problem
2023-02-02 18:16:00
Hino Motors has announced that it will end up with a loss of 55 billion yen for the current fiscal year due to the fraudulent test data scandal for exhaust gas and other data. It is said that the final deficit may increase further due to compensation costs.
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Electricity rate to be raised again "If the impact is large, additional support will be provided" Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Council
2023-02-02 18:12:00
Regarding the fact that electricity prices are expected to rise again from this spring, the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research Hagiuda said that if it is judged that the impact will be large, additional support measures will be necessary.
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Sony Group to change president for the first time in five years Hiroki Totoki promoted to new president
2023-02-02 17:53:00
The Sony Group has decided to promote executive vice president and CFO Hiroki Totoki to the new president on April 1st. This is the first change in president in five years, and President Kenichiro Yoshida will continue to serve as chairman and CEO.
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“Annual Income Barrier” “Discussion Based on the Burden of SMEs” Nissho Chairman
2023-02-02 17:48:00
Regarding the so-called "annual income barrier", which is one of the points of contention in the current Diet session, Kobayashi, the chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held a press conference on the 2nd to proceed with discussions based on ease of work and the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises. I expressed my desire to
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Wakatabe “It is important to maintain the current price target of 2%”
2023-02-02 17:39:00
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Wakatabe, whose term will expire next month, held talks with local economic officials in Shizuoka on the 2nd, and emphasized the importance of maintaining the current price target of 2%.
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Kewpie's main mayonnaise to raise prices from April Egg prices soar
2023-02-02 17:35:00
Kewpie, a major food manufacturer, has announced that it will raise the price of its main product, mayonnaise, from April, due to the impact of the spread of avian influenza and the sharp rise in the price of eggs due to soaring feed prices. .
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KDDI and Softbank Plans that can use both lines in the event of a communication failure
2023-02-02 17:21:00
KDDI and Softbank will introduce a service that allows users to use both communication lines with one smartphone from the end of next month so that users can make calls even if communication failure occurs.
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Yahoo and LINE Z Holdings to merge within the next fiscal year
2023-02-02 17:16:00
Z Holdings, which owns IT giant Yahoo and communication app LINE, has announced a policy to merge three companies, including its own company, within the next fiscal year. The purpose is to expedite management decision-making.
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Stock prices rise slightly Buy orders centered on semiconductor-related stocks
2023-02-02 16:41:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 2nd, stock prices rose slightly.
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KDDI and Softbank Plans that can use both lines in the event of a communication failure
2023-02-02 16:38:00
KDDI and Softbank will introduce a service that allows users to use both communication lines with one smartphone from the end of next month so that users can make calls even if communication failure occurs.
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Yahoo and LINE Z Holdings to merge within the next fiscal year
2023-02-02 16:06:00
Z Holdings, which owns IT giant Yahoo and communication app LINE, has announced a policy to merge three companies, including its own company, within the next fiscal year. The purpose is to expedite management decision-making. Details such as the method of merger are undecided, and will be announced as soon as they are decided.
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Honda Expanding Hydrogen Business Providing Next-Generation Fuel Cell Systems to Other Companies
2023-02-02 15:09:00
Honda has revealed its policy to expand its hydrogen business. The next-generation fuel cell system jointly developed with GM = General Motors of the United States will be provided to other companies, aiming to spread it in cars and construction machinery.
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Sony Group to change president for the first time in five years Hiroki Totoki promoted to new president
2023-02-02 14:32:00
The Sony Group has decided to promote executive vice president and CFO Hiroki Totoki to the new president on April 1st. This is the first change in president in five years, and President Kenichiro Yoshida will continue to serve as chairman and CEO.
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Sony Group to change president for the first time in five years Hiroki Totoki promoted to new president
2023-02-02 13:58:00
The Sony Group held a board meeting on the 2nd, and on April 1st, it decided that Hiroki Totoki, vice president and CFO, would be promoted to the new president.
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Stock prices Slight price movements in the morning Buy orders for semiconductor-related stocks
2023-02-02 12:38:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 2nd, the stock price has become a small price movement.
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U.S. administration prepares legislation to correct oligopoly in app sales by major IT companies
2023-02-02 11:38:00
The Biden administration in the United States aims to develop legislation to correct the fact that IT giants Apple and Google are giving preferential treatment to their services in selling smartphone applications, which hinders competition and is disadvantageous to consumers. I decided to go.
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Tokyo market trades at the mid-128 yen level to the dollar, rising by more than 1 yen
2023-02-02 09:14:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 2nd, the yen exchange rate rose by more than 1 yen compared to the 1st, trading at the mid-128 yen level to the dollar.
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U.S. administration prepares legislation to correct oligopoly in app sales by major IT companies
2023-02-02 08:51:00
The Biden administration in the United States aims to develop legislation to correct the fact that IT giants Apple and Google are giving preferential treatment to their services in selling smartphone applications, which hinders competition and is disadvantageous to consumers. I decided to go.
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IT major "Meta" sales decline for 3 consecutive years Internet advertising decreases due to concerns about economic slowdown
2023-02-02 08:13:00
US IT giant Meta's financial results for the three months to December last year saw a decline in corporate Internet advertising due to concerns about an economic slowdown, and income declined for the third consecutive term.
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NY Dow Stock Average Fluctuations Fed Rate Hike Decision and Chairman Powell's Remarks
2023-02-02 07:18:00
On the 1st, the New York stock market and the Dow average stock price fluctuated over the FRB = Federal Reserve Board's decision to raise interest rates and Chairman Powell's remarks. The closing price rose slightly.
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Fed decides to raise interest rate by 0.25% Decrease rate of increase for second consecutive time Yen appreciates
2023-02-02 06:50:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.25% at a meeting held until the 1st. This is the second consecutive reduction in interest rate hikes, following the previous and last December. In response to the Fed's reduction in interest rate hikes, the yen appreciated in the New York foreign exchange market on the 1st, and the yen exchange rate temporarily rose to the mid-128 yen level to the dollar.
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