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Economic news(2023/12/23)


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The background and challenges behind MBO becoming the largest scale [Economic Column]

2023-12-23 23:31:00
The stock market in the second half of this year showed excitement, with the Nikkei Stock Average rising to a level not seen in 33 years since 1990. A new movement in the stock market that has attracted attention is MBO (management buyout). Also known as a "management buyout," this year's total amount is expected to be the largest ever. MBO is a method of taking shares private and acquiring management rights, but what is behind the rapid increase? (Economy Department reporter Hiroaki Tsuboi)

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Houthi attack on ships affects more than 150 ships, logistics disruption, concerns over rising prices

2023-12-23 08:15:00
It has been estimated that more than 150 ships have changed their transport routes so far due to repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebel group on ships sailing in the Red Sea. American media have reported that container shipping fees have more than doubled on some routes, and some are concerned about logistics disruption and rising prices.

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US personal consumption expenditure price index rose 2.6% in November, lowest level in 2 years and 9 months

2023-12-23 00:33:00
The PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) price index in the United States increased by 2.6% in November compared to the same month of the previous year. The rate of increase is the lowest in 2 years and 9 months, showing a clear trend of slowing inflation.

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