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Economic news(2023/03/16)


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European Central Bank decides to raise interest rates significantly by 0.5%

2023-03-16 22:25:00
The European Central Bank held a monetary policy meeting on the 16th and decided to raise interest rates by 0.5% as announced. Concerns about the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse" have risen following the bankruptcies in the United States since the beginning of this month, and the financial market has been shaken. I made my priorities clear.

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European stock market small price movement "Credit Suisse" concerns smoldering

2023-03-16 21:12:00
On the 16th, the European stock market is smoldering with concerns about the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse", and the stock indices of each country are slightly moving.

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Sanrio Publishes a report on “manipulating the timing of sales for about 9 years”

2023-03-16 20:25:00
"Sanrio", which operates theme parks and sells character goods, has been improperly manipulating the timing of some sales to make it appear that sales targets have been achieved for about nine years. It announced that it would take measures to prevent a recurrence.

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Chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association “At this time, there is no impact on the domestic financial system”

2023-03-16 19:36:00
Junichi Hanzawa, Chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, said that the bankruptcies of American banks and the deterioration of financial institutions in Switzerland have not affected the domestic financial system at this point in time. I showed the idea of ​​​​watching for changes.

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Chinese IT giant Baidu to launch interactive AI software service

2023-03-16 19:18:00
As interest in ChatGPT, an interactive AI software developed by an American venture company, has increased, Chinese IT giant Baidu has announced that it will launch an interactive AI software service that responds to user questions in a conversational manner16. announced on the day.

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Taisei Corporation to resign two executives due to quality standards not being met in high-rise building under construction

2023-03-16 18:27:00
Taisei Corporation, a major general contractor, was found to have failed to meet quality standards in the assembly of steel frames in multiple high-rise buildings under construction in Sapporo, and also provided false figures regarding the accuracy of steel frame assembly to the company that placed the order. I made it clear that I had reported it. Two executives, including the responsible director, will resign.

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Credit Suisse worries as shares fall in Asian and Oceanian stock markets

2023-03-16 18:22:00
In the Asian and Oceanian stock markets on the 16th, concerns about the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse" increased, and investors strengthened their movements to avoid investment risks, selling orders spread, and stock prices fell in various places. bottom.

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Long-term interest rate temporarily drops to 0.27% "Credit Suisse" management concerns

2023-03-16 18:21:00
Due to concerns about a series of bankruptcies in the United States and a deterioration in the financial condition of a major Swiss financial group, the bond market on the 16th saw a strong move to buy Japanese government bonds to avoid risks, and the long-term interest rate temporarily fell to 0.27%. bottom.

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Yen exchange rate rises due to bankruptcy of US banks and concerns about worsening management of Swiss financial group

2023-03-16 18:21:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 16th, the yen exchange rate rose as the movement to buy the yen as a relatively safe asset increased due to concerns about the bankruptcy of a series of American banks and the deterioration of the financial condition of a major Swiss financial group.

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Vice President of Taiwan “If TSMC is important, all countries should unite to deter China from using force”

2023-03-16 18:03:00
China has not abandoned the use of force against Taiwan, and there is a view that Taiwan's TSMC, which accounts for 90% of the world's advanced semiconductor production, is a geopolitical risk. Against this backdrop, Taiwanese Vice President Lai Chingde attended an event hosted by Taiwanese media and called on all countries to unite and deter China from using force if they value TSMC.

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Japanese government lifts export control to South Korea South Korea also withdraws WTO complaint

2023-03-16 17:13:00
The governments of Japan and South Korea held policy dialogues at the director-general level for three days until the 16th, and announced that they would lift the export controls on three items, including raw materials for semiconductors, which Japan had imposed on South Korea.

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Keidanren and South Korean economic organizations to establish a fund to strengthen cooperation

2023-03-16 17:11:00
Prior to the Japan-ROK summit meeting on the evening of the 16th, the leaders of the business circles of the two countries announced that they had compiled the "Japan-ROK Future Partnership Declaration" to strengthen cooperation in the economic field. The plan includes the establishment of a fund to address issues common to both countries, such as the realization of a decarbonized society.

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New condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area fell for the first time in three months in February, averaging 67.78 million yen

2023-03-16 16:50:00
Last month, the average price per unit of new condominiums released in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 67.78 million yen, the first drop in three months compared to the same month last year.

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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 500 yen "Credit Suisse" management concerns

2023-03-16 16:45:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 16th, stock prices temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen due to concerns about the bankruptcies of banks in the United States and the deterioration of the management of a major Swiss financial group.

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Japanese government lifts export control to South Korea South Korea also withdraws WTO complaint

2023-03-16 15:57:00
The governments of Japan and South Korea held policy dialogues at the director-general level for three days until March 16, and the WTO (World Trade Organization), which was implemented by the South Korean side in 2020 in response to Japan's measures to tighten export controls to South Korea. I have confirmed that I will withdraw the lawsuit against the institution. In response to this, the Japanese government has announced that it will lift strict export control measures for three items: high-purity hydrogen fluoride, resist, and fluorinated polyimide, which are used as raw materials for semiconductors and organic EL panels. . It will be lifted for the first time in about four years since the tightening of export controls to South Korea in July 2019.

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Keidanren and South Korean economic organizations to establish a fund to strengthen cooperation

2023-03-16 14:32:00
Prior to the Japan-Korea Summit Meeting on the evening of the 16th, Keidanren and the Korean Federation of Economic Organizations (KEIDANREN) compiled the "Japan-Korea Future Partnership Declaration" to strengthen cooperation in the economic and other fields. . Under this plan, both organizations will contribute funds to establish their respective funds, and will promote projects on common issues such as efforts toward a decarbonized society and energy security.

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JR Osaka station new platform "Umekita" area basement to open the day after tomorrow

2023-03-16 14:19:00
A new platform in the basement of the area on the north side of JR Osaka Station was opened to the press on the 16th, before it opened on the 18th. JR West is planning to promote the use of cutting-edge technology such as ticket gates that can be passed by facial recognition.

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Four supermarkets in the Tokyo metropolitan area collaborate to review purchasing practices and improve product delivery efficiency

2023-03-16 12:44:00
As labor shortages become more serious in the logistics industry, four food supermarkets that have stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area will work together to review purchasing practices for efficient product delivery.

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A US economist's view

2023-03-16 12:24:00
We asked George Goncalves, head of overall economic strategy at MUFG Securities America in New York, about the impact of the bankruptcies of two American banks.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry visits companies to support work style reform and childcare support

2023-03-16 12:15:00
As the government aims to strengthen countermeasures against the declining birthrate, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited a major trading company in Tokyo that is focusing on work style reform and childcare support, and showed his intention to support corporate efforts.

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Yen exchange rate rises due to concerns about deterioration of "Credit Suisse" management

2023-03-16 12:12:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 16th, there was a growing trend to buy the yen, which is considered a relatively safe asset, due to concerns about a series of bankruptcies in the United States and a deterioration in the financial condition of a major Swiss financial group, and the yen exchange rate rose. I'm here.

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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 500 yen "Credit Suisse" management concerns

2023-03-16 11:56:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 16th, stock prices temporarily fell by more than 500 yen due to concerns about a series of bank failures in the United States and the deterioration of the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse."

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Long-term interest rate temporarily drops to 0.27% "Credit Suisse" management concerns

2023-03-16 11:41:00
Due to concerns about a series of bankruptcies in the United States and a deterioration in the financial condition of a major Swiss financial group, the bond market on the 16th saw a strong move to buy Japanese government bonds to avoid risks, and the long-term interest rate temporarily fell to 0.27%. bottom.

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“Gold” Futures Price Renewed Highest Price During Trading Hours for 3 Consecutive Days

2023-03-16 11:37:00
A series of bankruptcies in the United States and fears of a deterioration in the management of a major Swiss financial group led to a move to buy gold futures, which is considered a relatively safe asset, and the futures price of gold on the Osaka Exchange rose. , set new highs during trading hours for 3 consecutive days.

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February trade balance deficit of over 890 billion yen Largest ever deficit for February

2023-03-16 10:59:00
Last month's trade statistics showed a deficit of more than 890 billion yen, the largest deficit ever for February.

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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 500 yen "Credit Suisse" management concerns

2023-03-16 10:25:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 16th, following the bankruptcies of a series of American banks, there was growing concern about the deterioration of the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse", and immediately after the start of trading, sell orders centered on bank stocks were placed. Swelling, the Nikkei average stock price has temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen, and the price has dropped significantly.

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Yen exchange rate rises due to concerns about deterioration of "Credit Suisse" management

2023-03-16 10:19:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 16th, in addition to the bankruptcy of a series of American banks, there is growing concern about the deterioration of the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse", and there is a move to buy the yen, which is considered a relatively safe asset. The yen exchange rate is rising as it strengthens.

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Stock price drops by more than 500 yen "Credit Suisse" concerns about deterioration of management

2023-03-16 09:09:00
On the 16th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen. Following the bankruptcy of a series of American banks, there is growing concern about the deterioration of the management of the major Swiss financial group "Credit Suisse", and sell orders have spread immediately after the start of trading.

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February trade balance deficit of 897.7 billion yen Trade deficit for 19 consecutive months

2023-03-16 08:57:00
According to the trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance last month (February), the balance of trade, which is calculated by subtracting imports from exports, was a deficit of 897.7 billion yen. The trade deficit is the 19th consecutive month, and the reason is that the amount of imports has expanded greatly against the background of rising crude oil prices.

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