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Economic news(2023/09/21)


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UK central bank policy rate unchanged at current 5.25%

2023-09-21 23:06:00
The UK's central bank, the Bank of England, has decided to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.25%. The Bank has continued to raise interest rates since December last year, taking into account the declining trend in inflation and the impact that interest rate hikes would have on the economy.

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UK central bank policy rate unchanged at current 5.25%

2023-09-21 20:23:00
The UK's central bank, the Bank of England, announced on the 21st that it would keep its policy interest rate unchanged at the current 5.25%. The Bank has raised interest rates 14 times in a row since December last year, and this seems to have been done in consideration of the recent decline in the inflation rate and the impact that interest rate hikes would have on the economy.

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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.745%, the first level in 10 years since September 2013

2023-09-21 18:43:00
In the bond market on the 21st, as long-term interest rates in the United States rose following the Federal Reserve Board meeting, there was a growing movement to sell Japanese government bonds, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.745% for the first time in 10 years. has reached a high standard.

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Yen market price temporarily fell to mid-148 yen level

2023-09-21 18:29:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw a movement to sell yen and buy dollars as speculation spread that monetary tightening in the United States would be prolonged following the Federal Reserve Board meeting. The yen price temporarily fell to the mid-148 yen level to the dollar, marking the lowest level since November of last year.

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Nippon Television to make “Studio Ghibli” a subsidiary

2023-09-21 18:27:00
Nippon Television announced that it will make Studio Ghibli, which produces works by director Hayao Miyazaki, a subsidiary.

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US Federal Reserve postpones interest rate hike, Nikkei Stock Average falls by more than 400 yen

2023-09-21 18:26:00
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, held a meeting to decide on monetary policy and decided not to raise interest rates on the 20th. At the same time, participants' forecasts for policy interest rates were announced, with one more rate hike expected within the year.

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Tokyo Game Show opens with record number of over 700 companies exhibiting

2023-09-21 18:05:00
The Tokyo Game Show opened on the 21st, with more than 700 companies exhibiting their latest games and peripheral products, a record number. This year, with the spread of e-sports, where competitive games are played, we are seeing a noticeable increase in the entry of companies from other industries.

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“Crypto assets stolen by North Korea could be laundered in Russia?” US analysis company

2023-09-21 17:56:00
An American crypto asset analysis company has revealed that it has discovered that North Korea transferred some of the crypto assets stolen in a cyberattack this year, worth $21.9 million, to a Russian exchange. . It points out that the two countries are cooperating in money laundering in cyberspace, posing a security threat.

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Stock prices fall by more than 400 yen, sell orders gather for semiconductor-related stocks, etc.

2023-09-21 17:29:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo stock market saw sell orders for semiconductor-related stocks and other stocks, with the Nikkei Stock Average dropping to 400 yen due to expectations that monetary tightening in the United States would be prolonged following the Federal Reserve Board meeting. The price has dropped above.

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News distribution article usage fee Extremely low unit price may violate antitrust laws

2023-09-21 17:25:00
The Fair Trade Commission has compiled an investigation into the actual state of transactions between media such as newspaper companies and operators of news portal sites and apps such as Yahoo. It has been pointed out that the unit price of article usage fees varies by about 5 times depending on the operator, and that unilaterally setting a significantly lower unit price may violate the Antimonopoly Act.

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Nippon Television to make “Studio Ghibli” a subsidiary

2023-09-21 17:16:00
Nippon Television announced that it will make Studio Ghibli, which produces works by director Hayao Miyazaki, a subsidiary.

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US Federal Reserve postpones interest rate hike, Nikkei Stock Average falls by more than 400 yen

2023-09-21 17:03:00
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, held a meeting to decide on monetary policy and decided not to raise interest rates on the 20th. At the same time, participants' forecasts for policy interest rates were announced, with one more rate hike expected within the year.

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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.745%, the first level in 10 years since September 2013

2023-09-21 17:01:00
In the bond market on the 21st, as long-term interest rates in the United States rose following the Federal Reserve Board meeting, there was a growing movement to sell Japanese government bonds, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.745% for the first time in 10 years. has reached a high standard.

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Major memory semiconductor maker Kioxia to offer early retirement for the first time as business performance continues to deteriorate

2023-09-21 16:44:00
KIOXIA Holdings, the world's leading manufacturer of memory semiconductors, has decided to solicit early retirement for the first time since its inception, as its business performance continues to deteriorate due to a drop in demand.

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Toshima Ward Mayor Tours Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store “Share information with US funds”

2023-09-21 16:21:00
Regarding Sogo and Seibu, which were sold to an American investment fund, Tokyo's Toshima Ward Mayor Miyuki Takagiwa said at a press conference that she hopes to soon set up a place to share information with the fund about renovation policies and other information about the flagship store, Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store. I showed my thoughts.

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Gasoline price falls for second consecutive week due to subsidy expansion, 182 yen per liter

2023-09-21 15:16:00
The national average retail price of regular gasoline as of the 19th was 182 yen per liter, falling for the second consecutive week.

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News distribution article usage fee Extremely low unit price may violate antitrust laws

2023-09-21 15:06:00
The Fair Trade Commission has compiled an investigation into the actual state of transactions between media such as newspaper companies and operators of news portal sites and apps such as Yahoo. It has been pointed out that the unit price of article usage fees varies by about 5 times depending on the operator, and that unilaterally setting a significantly lower unit price may violate the Antimonopoly Act.

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"Japan Mobility Show" to be held next month with record number of over 400 companies participating

2023-09-21 14:57:00
The Japan Mobility Show, which will be held for the first time in four years starting next month, will be attended by more than 400 companies and organizations, the largest number ever, and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association will exhibit not only cars but also a variety of future transportation methods. I am planning to do so.

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Domestic shipments of white goods in August decreased for the second consecutive month due to rising prices

2023-09-21 13:45:00
Domestic shipments of white goods last month decreased by 6.2% from the same month last year, marking the second consecutive month of decline. Industry groups say this is due to a decline in consumer confidence due to rising product prices.

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U.S. Federal Reserve postpones interest rate hike, yen falls to mid-148 yen level to $1

2023-09-21 13:10:00
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, held a meeting to decide on monetary policy and decided not to raise interest rates on the 20th. At the same time, participants' forecasts for policy interest rates were announced, with one more rate hike expected within the year.

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Monetary policy meeting starts today, focusing on the direction of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy

2023-09-21 12:13:00
The Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting for two days starting on the 21st. With the yen depreciating in the foreign exchange market due to expectations that monetary tightening in the United States will be prolonged, the focus will be on what message the Bank of Japan will give regarding the direction of its policy.

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Strike at three major US automakers spreads to parts manufacturers

2023-09-21 11:25:00
The UAW and the United Auto Workers union have announced that in addition to the strikes against three major automakers that have been ongoing since the 15th, an auto parts manufacturer's factory in the southern state of Alabama has also gone on strike, and the strike in the U.S. auto industry is expanding. is starting to show.

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Long-term interest rates temporarily rose to 0.745%, the first level in 10 years since September 2013

2023-09-21 11:18:00
In the bond market on the 21st, selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates briefly touched 0.745% in the morning, the highest level in 10 years.

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US FRB decides to postpone interest rate hike; yen weakens, stock prices fall in NY market

2023-09-21 10:32:00
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, held a meeting to decide on monetary policy and decided not to raise interest rates on the 20th. At the same time, participants' forecasts for policy interest rates were announced, with one more rate hike expected within the year.

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Toshiba TOB announcement announced; application rate was approximately 78%; delisting expected within the year

2023-09-21 10:20:00
Toshiba announced that the TOB (TOB) is a tender offer for shares that aims to take the company's shares private with the aim of stabilizing its management, and that the TOB has been completed with approximately 78% of applicants. One of the leading companies in Japan's manufacturing industry will reach a major turning point in its management, as it is expected to be delisted within the year.

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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.745%, the first level in 10 years since September 2013

2023-09-21 10:11:00
In the bond market on the 21st, the selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates hit 0.745% in the morning, the lowest level in 10 years since September 2013. On the 20th, participants at a meeting of the Federal Reserve System (Fed) expressed expectations that monetary tightening in the United States would be prolonged based on the outlook for policy interest rates, and long-term interest rates in the United States would be expected to remain unchanged for approximately 15 years. It has risen to the highest level in 10 months. In response to this, upward pressure on interest rates is increasing in Japan's bond market, with the view that even if long-term interest rates rise further, it will be difficult for the Bank of Japan to take measures to contain them.

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Toshiba TOB announcement announced; application rate was approximately 78%; delisting expected within the year

2023-09-21 09:50:00
Toshiba announced that the TOB (TOB) is a tender offer for shares that aims to take the company's shares private with the aim of stabilizing its management, and that the TOB has been completed with approximately 78% of applicants. One of the leading companies in Japan's manufacturing industry will reach a major turning point in its management, as it is expected to be delisted within the year.

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Amazon announces new products including small speakers equipped with the latest generation AI

2023-09-21 07:03:00
As the competition to develop generative AI accelerates, American IT giant Amazon has announced new products such as a small speaker that is equipped with the latest generative AI and responds in a manner closer to human conversation.

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[Breaking news] U.S. Federal Reserve decides to postpone interest rate hike in NY market as yen weakens and stock prices fall

2023-09-21 06:46:00
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, held a meeting to decide on monetary policy and decided not to raise interest rates on the 20th. At the same time, participants' forecasts for policy interest rates were announced, with one more rate hike expected within the year. We will provide you with up-to-date information on developments such as announcements and exchange rate trends. (Japan time notation)

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UK announces deadline to ban sales of new cars including gasoline cars to be pushed back by 5 years

2023-09-21 05:32:00
The British government has announced that it will review its approach to combating global warming and postpone the deadline for banning the sale of new cars, including gasoline-powered cars, from 2030 to 2035. Although the move is said to be aimed at reducing the burden on the people, it has also been criticized for setting back measures to combat global warming.

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