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Economic news(2023/05/29)


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Cosmo takeover defense measures, etc. Investment companies involved in Yoshiaki Murakami oppose

2023-05-29 21:16:00
石油元売りの「コスモエネルギーホールディングス」の大株主となっている旧・村上ファンドの村上世彰氏が関わる投資会社は、コスモが来月の株主総会に諮るとしている買収防衛策などについて、反対する方針を明らかにし、コスモ側と村上氏側の対立が深まっています。

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Declining Birthrate Countermeasures Financial Resources Deficit-covering government bonds not allowed Fiscal System Council

2023-05-29 19:08:00
The Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, has taken the stance that deficit-covering government bonds cannot be used to finance the government's efforts to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate, stating that "postponing them to future generations is putting the cart before the horse." clarified.

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Mitsubishi Electric to Strengthen Development and Production Systems, Increase Employees in Defense Business, etc. by Approximately 1,000

2023-05-29 19:05:00
As the government increases defense spending, Mitsubishi Electric has announced a policy to strengthen its development and production system, such as increasing the number of employees involved in the defense business by about 1,000.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the latter half of the 140 yen range for the first time in about half a year

2023-05-29 18:56:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 29th, the beginning of the week, the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the upper 140 yen level to the US dollar for the first time in about half a year due to the widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States.

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Largest kaiten-zushi chain “strengthening product lineup at reduced prices”

2023-05-29 18:20:00
The largest sushi chain chain announced on the 29th that it will strengthen its lineup of products with reduced prices, such as increasing the number of cheapest products. The company says that this is to respond to consumers' growing desire to save money due to high prices.

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Stock price rise The closing price is the highest in about 33 years since the bubble economy

2023-05-29 16:20:00
At the beginning of the week on the 29th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose, reaching the highest closing price in about 33 years since the bubble economy.

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Significant increase in the number of carpenters hired by Sekisui House Improving working conditions to secure young workers

2023-05-29 15:48:00
Sekisui House, a major housing manufacturer, has decided to significantly increase the number of carpenters it employs in light of stricter regulations on overtime work in the construction industry from next fiscal year. Furthermore, we would like to create an environment in which employees can work for a long time by increasing starting salaries.

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Overseas manufacturers to introduce new EV models one after another Domestic market is expected to expand

2023-05-29 15:27:00
Overseas automobile manufacturers that develop luxury brands are introducing new models one after another in anticipation of the expansion of the domestic EV = electric vehicle market. While there are few models of Japanese manufacturers, we are strengthening our EV lineup and trying to capture demand.

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Largest kaiten-zushi chain “strengthening product lineup at reduced prices”

2023-05-29 14:13:00
The largest sushi chain chain announced on the 29th that it will strengthen its lineup of products with reduced prices, such as increasing the number of cheapest products. The company says that this is to respond to consumers' growing desire to save money due to high prices.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily drops to the upper half of 140 yen to the dollar, the lowest level in about half a year

2023-05-29 12:09:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 29th, the beginning of the week, the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the upper 140 yen level to the dollar, the lowest level in about half a year, due to the widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States.

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The Nikkei Stock Average rises by more than 600 yen at one point and hits a new high for the first time in about 33 years.

2023-05-29 11:59:00
At the beginning of the week on the 29th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen, reaching a new high of about 33 years.

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The Nikkei Stock Average rises by more than 600 yen at one point and hits a new high for the first time in about 33 years.

2023-05-29 10:56:00
On the 29th of the week, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen, reaching a new high of about 33 years.

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Introduced "cartilage conduction" earphones for interaction with the elderly Jonan Shinkin Bank

2023-05-29 10:55:00
Shinkin banks in Tokyo are experimenting with earphones that use cartilage conduction technology, which transmits sound by vibrating the cartilage near the ear to help elderly people who are hard of hearing. It is expected to have the effect of reducing the risk of personal information being heard by others, and plans to introduce it to all stores by the end of July.

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Nikkei stock average rises by more than 600 yen Renewed high price for the first time in about 33 years

2023-05-29 09:51:00
At the beginning of the week on the 29th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 600 yen, reaching a new high of about 33 years.

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Unrealized loss on bonds and investment trusts of 99 regional banks nationwide totaling 1.9 trillion yen

2023-05-29 05:58:00
As of the end of last fiscal year, the total unrealized losses on bonds and investment trusts held by 99 regional banks across Japan totaled 1.9 trillion yen, more than five times the previous fiscal year. A company that provides asset management advice says, ``If the risk of unrealized losses spreads, it may affect investments and loans.''

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