Economic news(2023/06/02)
U.S. May employment statistics Non-agricultural workers increased by 339,000 from the previous month
2023-06-02 23:33:00
The US employment statistics for last month were released, and the number of non-agricultural workers increased by more than 330,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. Attention will be paid to the policy decision of the Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, in the form of showing the firmness of the employment situation, which is considered to be a factor of inflation.
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U.S. May employment statistics Non-agricultural workers increased by 339,000 from the previous month
2023-06-02 22:40:00
Last month's U.S. employment report released 339,000 more non-farm workers than the previous month, beating market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points from the previous month to 3.7%. In the market, the FRB = Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, is divided on whether to continue raising interest rates at the meeting to decide monetary policy from the 13th of this month, or to suspend it temporarily, and the FRB's decision will be watched.
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Toyota 2 plants in Aichi Prefecture Nighttime shutdown
2023-06-02 20:24:00
Due to the approach of a large typhoon No. 2, Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended operations at two factories in Aichi Prefecture on the night of the 2nd.
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Yen exchange rate rises The view that the Fed will temporarily stop raising interest rates spreads
2023-06-02 18:22:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 2nd, the view that the Federal Reserve will temporarily suspend interest rate hikes at this month's meeting spread, and there was a movement to sell the dollar and buy the yen, and the yen exchange rate rose.
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Next-generation tram "LRT" to open on August 26, connecting Utsunomiya and Hagacho
2023-06-02 18:18:00
It was announced on the 2nd that the LRT = next-generation tram connecting Utsunomiya City and Haga Town in Tochigi Prefecture will open on the entire line on August 26th.
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Honda recalls more than 300,000 vehicles due to fuel pump failure 10 models including N-BOX
2023-06-02 17:27:00
Automaker Honda has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the recall of more than 300,000 vehicles in 10 models, including the "N-BOX," due to the risk of engine stalls due to fuel pump failure.
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Suica and PASMO anonymous cards will be discontinued for the time being from the 8th Due to lack of semiconductors
2023-06-02 17:10:00
Sales of transportation IC cards Suica and PASMO cards that can be used anonymously will be suspended from the 8th of this month for the time being. The reason is that it is difficult to obtain the IC chips required for cards due to the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.
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Stock price rise Renewed high price for the first time in 33 years since the bubble period
2023-06-02 15:58:00
On the 2nd, the Tokyo stock market saw an increase in buy orders as the U.S. Senate passed a bill to temporarily abolish the debt ceiling, avoiding the default on U.S. government bonds, and the Nikkei Stock Average and the Tokyo Stock Exchange stock price fell. Index = Topics all closed at the highest level in 33 years since the bubble period.
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JR East "Haneda Airport Access Line" Groundbreaking Ceremony Aiming for opening in 2031
2023-06-02 15:55:00
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for JR East's new line, the Haneda Airport Access Line, which connects Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station, and full-scale construction has begun for the 2031 opening.
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Stock prices rise U.S. debt ceiling problem eases caution
2023-06-02 12:47:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 2nd, stock prices have risen as concerns about the problem of the US debt ceiling have eased.
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This year's fisheries white paper focuses on the impact of Russia's invasion for the first time
2023-06-02 09:38:00
This year's White Paper on Fisheries, released on the 2nd, included the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the fishery industry for the first time as a major theme, and focused on aquaculture to ensure a stable supply of marine products without relying on imports. He stresses the importance of expansion.
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NY Dow rises for the first time in three business days Debt ceiling increase bill approved by the House of Representatives
2023-06-02 06:38:00
The New York stock market on the 1st was seen as a major development in the US House of Representatives passing a bill to temporarily suspend and raise the government's debt ceiling, and the bill will be passed by the Senate. Buy orders increased due to expectations.
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