Economic news(2023/06/23)
Re-attention: “Invitation” from Former Governor Kuroda [Economic Column]
2023-06-23 23:15:00
Stock prices continue to rise on the Tokyo stock market this month, with the Nikkei Stock Average hitting a 33-year high. Behind this is the growing number of foreign investors who are reforming Japanese companies, and expectations for the growth of the Japanese economy. People are watching with great interest that the virtuous cycle of the economy will finally begin. Under these circumstances, the lecture "Invitation to 2%" given by former Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan nine years ago is attracting attention again. This lecture urged companies to anticipate and act on change. What is common today? (Economic Department reporter Keiichiro Furuichi)
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There are concerns that the high level will continue
2023-06-23 20:09:00
According to the May consumer price index released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 23rd, the index excluding fresh food and energy increased by 4.3% from the same month last year. It was the 12th consecutive month that the rate of increase exceeded the previous month, and the 4.3% rate of increase was the first level in 41 years and 11 months since June 1981, when the effects of the second oil crisis continued. We will also tell you about the response of companies familiar to our lives, such as conveyor belt sushi chains and cleaning companies.
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Establishment of joint venture to attract investment in renewable energy field Hokkaido
2023-06-23 19:56:00
A consortium of industry, government, and academia was established in Sapporo City in order to attract investment toward a decarbonized society within Hokkaido. We aim to attract investment in the renewable energy field on a scale of 30 to 40 trillion yen over the next 10 years.
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Tokyo Disneyland tickets for the crowded season exceed 10,000 yen for the first time
2023-06-23 19:16:00
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have reviewed ticket prices, and the most crowded time will exceed 10,000 yen for the first time since October.
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Yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the first half of the 143 yen range for the first time in about 7 months
2023-06-23 18:49:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 23rd, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 143 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about seven months.
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May consumer price index rises 3.2% year-on-year Food prices are at the highest level in 47 years
2023-06-23 18:47:00
The May consumer price index, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. Of these, "food excluding fresh food" is at the highest level in 47 years and seven months.
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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 600 yen Movement to secure profits for the time being
2023-06-23 18:10:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average further expanded the range of decline when trading began in the afternoon, temporarily falling by more than 600 yen.
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Ordered three companies including Chiba Bank to improve their business Structured bond sales without explanation of risks
2023-06-23 18:03:00
Chiba Bank, its subsidiary securities company, and Saitama-based Musashino Bank failed to adequately explain the risks involved in financial products called "structured bonds," which claim high yields but carry risks. The Kanto Local Finance Bureau issued a business improvement order to the three companies based on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, saying that they sold them to customers.
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Department store industry To reduce the burden on logistics companies After opening the delivery work
2023-06-23 17:40:00
As the shortage of workers in the logistics industry becomes more serious, the Japan Department Stores Association has introduced measures at department stores nationwide to reduce the burden of logistics, such as moving the delivery work, which was customarily done before the store opened, to after the store opens. clarified the policy to
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Displayed as discounted PC sales Order to prevent recurrence, etc. Consumer Affairs Agency
2023-06-23 17:37:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency accused the personal computer maker "Fujitsu Client Computing" of violating the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, claiming that the computer was being sold at a discounted price compared to prices that had never been sold before. I issued an order to take measures to prevent recurrence.
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May consumer price index rises 3.2% year-on-year Food prices are at the highest level in 47 years
2023-06-23 17:36:00
The May consumer price index, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. Of these, "food excluding fresh food" is at the highest level in 47 years and seven months.
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May Nationwide department store sales exceed 411.1 billion yen, increasing for 15 consecutive months
2023-06-23 17:01:00
Sales at department stores nationwide in May totaled more than 411.1 billion yen, an increase of 6.3% from the same month of the previous year when compared to existing stores. This is the 15th straight month of increase.
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Expectations for stable supply of Sony semiconductors TSMC "Kumamoto 2nd factory review"
2023-06-23 16:58:00
The Sony Group has indicated that Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor contract manufacturing company, is considering building a second factory in Kumamoto Prefecture, which will lead to a stable supply of Japanese semiconductors.
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Toyota recalls more than 590,000 vehicles of 3 models including Yaris
2023-06-23 16:22:00
Toyota has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a recall of more than 590,000 vehicles, citing a problem with the shock absorbing device in three models, including the Yaris, which could prevent stable driving.
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Mitsui & Co. Invests about 66 billion yen in a Dutch company to produce ingredients for functional foods
2023-06-23 16:01:00
Mitsui & Co., a major trading company, has decided to strengthen its business in this field by investing in a Dutch company that produces food ingredients with reduced sugar and calories, in response to the global rise in health consciousness. .
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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 600 yen.
2023-06-23 15:59:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average further expanded the range of decline when trading began in the afternoon, temporarily falling by more than 600 yen.
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Consumer Affairs Agency demanded by the logistics industry
2023-06-23 14:56:00
As part of the response to the so-called "2024 problem", which is concerned about the serious shortage of truck drivers in the logistics industry, the Consumer Affairs Agency is considering reviewing the free shipping display that is spreading in online shopping. started.
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Honda to raise the price of its main model Nissan and Mitsubishi also due to soaring raw material prices
2023-06-23 13:43:00
Honda has announced that it will raise the price of its main models sold in Japan from next month due to soaring raw material prices. There is a growing movement among automakers to raise prices.
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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 600 yen Movement to sell rising stocks to secure profits
2023-06-23 13:07:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average further expanded the range of decline when trading began in the afternoon, temporarily falling by more than 600 yen. In order to secure profits for the time being, there is a growing trend to sell trading companies and semiconductor-related stocks, whose prices have risen at a rapid pace.
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Stock prices drop by more than 500 yen Movement to sell rising stocks to secure profits
2023-06-23 12:16:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose immediately after the start of trading, but after that they fell by more than 500 yen, showing rough price movements.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen Movement to sell stocks such as trading companies
2023-06-23 11:00:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 200 yen immediately after the start of trading, but after that, the price temporarily fell by more than 500 yen, showing rough movements. In order to secure profits for the time being, there is a growing trend to sell trading companies and semiconductor-related stocks, whose prices have risen at a rapid pace.
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May consumer price index rises 3.2% year-on-year Food prices are at the highest level in 47 years
2023-06-23 10:54:00
The May consumer price index, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. Of these, "food excluding fresh food" is at the highest level in 47 years and seven months.
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Three companies, including Kinokuniya Bookstore, to establish new company
2023-06-23 09:49:00
Rival bookstores such as "Kinokuniya Bookstore" and "Tsutaya Bookstore" have officially announced that they will join hands and establish a new company that will jointly purchase and distribute. As the number of bookstores continues to decline, the aim is to use the surplus energy created by streamlining management to make bookstores more attractive.
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May Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% year-on-year, but the rate of increase slowed down.
2023-06-23 08:47:00
The consumer price index for last month and May, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which fluctuates greatly depending on the weather. Compared to April's increase rate of 3.4%, it fell by 0.2 points. This is the first time in three months since February that the rate of increase has slowed.
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Panasonic Moves Air Conditioner Production Base for Japan from China to Kusatsu Factory
2023-06-23 06:20:00
Panasonic has decided to move the production base of air conditioners with high energy-saving performance for the Japanese domestic market from China to the Kusatsu factory in Shiga Prefecture. It is said that it took into consideration the growing need for high-end models in Japan and geopolitical risks.
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Three companies, including Kinokuniya Bookstore, to establish new company
2023-06-23 05:47:00
It has become clear that rival bookstores such as "Kinokuniya Bookstore" and "Tsutaya Bookstore" will join hands and establish a new company to jointly purchase and distribute. As the number of bookstores continues to decline, the aim is to use the surplus energy created by improving management efficiency to make bookstores more attractive.
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NY yen exchange rate temporarily drops to the 143 yen level due to interest rate hikes in European countries
2023-06-23 05:38:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 22nd, awareness of the difference in the direction of monetary policy between Japan and Europe and the United States accelerated the depreciation of the yen, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 143 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about seven months. bottom. Against the euro, 1 euro fell to the high 156 yen level at one point, marking the first time in about 15 years that the yen has depreciated against the euro.
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British central bank announces 0.5% sharp interest rate hike Clear attitude to suppress inflation
2023-06-23 00:13:00
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, announced on the 22nd that it would raise interest rates by 0.5% for the first time in three meetings, clearly demonstrating its stance of curbing inflation.
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