Economic news(2023/03/24)
Credit Suisse "AT1 Bond" Valueless Impact [Economic Column]
2023-03-24 22:22:00
With the acquisition of "Credit Suisse", which was exposed to management anxiety, the world's financial industry was shocked by the contents announced by the Swiss financial authorities on March 19. It was an exceptional response in which a special corporate bond called "AT1 bond", in fact more than 2 trillion yen, became worthless in an instant. Why were huge corporate bonds worthless? I interviewed what kind of impact it would have on Japan. (Economics Department reporter Kentaro Makata)
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European stock market Following successive interest rate hikes in Europe and the United States Falling stock prices in each country
2023-03-24 22:14:00
In the European stock market on the 24th, amidst smoldering financial instability, European and American central banks raised interest rates one after another. stock prices are declining.
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Detailed Q&A from experts
2023-03-24 19:21:00
“April will be another rush of price hikes.” Now that prices are still high, the outlook is grim. Meanwhile, students who are about to start a new life are "hand-me-downs" to cut down on expenses, and new "sharing" services are spreading among shoppers. How will this rise in prices be overcome, and how long will it last? We will tell you in detail along with expert Q&A.
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Yen exchange rate rises to the latter half of the 129 yen range for the first time in a month and a half
2023-03-24 19:17:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 24th, the movement to sell the dollar and buy the yen strengthened further, and the yen exchange rate rose to the upper 129 yen level to the dollar for the first time in a month and a half. There is speculation that interest rate hikes in the United States will stop soon, and yen-buying movements are intensifying.
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The number of users of “share buying” is increasing Calling for joint purchases on SNS such as food
2023-03-24 19:11:00
As people become more thrifty due to rising prices, they are calling on their acquaintances to jointly purchase food and daily necessities.
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Drone delivers packages What is the result of Japan's first "Level 4" flight?
2023-03-24 19:00:00
It may not be long before drones fly over your home and receive packages from the sky. The first flight in Japan on the 24th was an advanced flight called "Level 4" that allows the drone to fly in a range that the pilot cannot see. We will provide the latest information on the practical application of drones in the logistics industry.
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Seven & i “Retirement of 4 directors including president” proposed by US investment fund
2023-03-24 18:42:00
It turned out that a major shareholder, an American investment fund, has sent a shareholder proposal to the major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings", asking for the resignation of four directors, including President Ryuichi Isaka.
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Lawson to reduce delivery times from 3 times a day to 2 times a day to deal with driver shortage
2023-03-24 18:07:00
Lawson, a major convenience store chain, has announced that it will reduce the delivery of lunch boxes and other items from three times a day to two times a day. This is to deal with the shortage of truck drivers, and it is an unusual response for a major convenience store.
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Yen exchange rate rises to the latter half of the 129 yen range for the first time in a month and a half
2023-03-24 17:39:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 24th, the movement of selling the dollar and buying the yen increased further in the evening, and the yen exchange rate rose to the upper 129 yen level to the dollar. It was the first time in a month and a half since February 10 that the yen exchange rate reached the 129 yen level against the dollar. In the Tokyo foreign exchange market, speculation that interest rate hikes in the United States would stop soon led to widespread yen-buying from the early hours of the morning.
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2023-03-24 16:21:00
I received a postcard from the credit card company. There is a surprising wording. "In the case of ○○, you may not be able to shop online." I am a heavy user who shop online almost every day. If you can't use your card, you're in trouble. In order not to be deceived digitally, it seems that a certain procedure that tends to be troublesome is necessary. In the case of ○○, I checked. (Digital coverage team not deceived / Kentaro Makata)
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Stock prices fall slightly Deep-rooted concerns about financial instability in Europe and the United States
2023-03-24 15:45:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 24th, stock prices fell slightly.
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Electricity bill “renewable energy levy” first reduction 820 yen per month reduction for average household
2023-03-24 11:56:00
As electricity prices continue to rise, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that it will reduce the "renewable energy surcharge" that is added to electricity charges for the spread of renewable energy from next month's usage. This is the first reduction since the introduction of the system, and the burden will be reduced by 820 yen per month for an average household.
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Seibu to start picking up food at refrigerated lockers at stations Seibu
2023-03-24 11:30:00
In order to make it easier for people to enjoy cherry blossom viewing without restrictions, a service has been launched where you can receive a set of food, tableware, leisure sheets, etc. in a locker with a refrigeration function at Seibu Railway stations.
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February Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% year-on-year, but the rate of increase slowed down.
2023-03-24 11:20:00
The consumer price index for February, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.1% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. The rate of increase has slowed for the first time in a year and a month due to the government's measures to reduce the burden of electricity costs.
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Rapid increase in lending to U.S. financial institutions Due to bank failure, the FRB introduced a new framework
2023-03-24 09:18:00
In response to the failure of two banks in the United States, it was found that the amount of lending to banks, etc. under the new framework introduced by the Federal Reserve Board, the central bank, has more than quadrupled from the previous week. I was.
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February Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% year-on-year, but the rate of increase slowed down.
2023-03-24 08:43:00
The consumer price index for February, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.1% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. This is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 4.2% rate of increase in January. It was the first time in a year and a month since January last year that the rate of increase slowed down.
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NY Dow Rough price movement due to US interest rate hike and financial instability Closing price rises slightly
2023-03-24 07:14:00
On the 23rd, the New York stock market and the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock price fluctuated due to the US interest rate hike and financial instability. The closing price rose slightly.
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