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Economic news(2024/05/17)


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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average: Small price movements on the 17th

2024-05-17 23:25:00
On the 16th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly exceeded 40,000 dollars for the first time in history, and on the 17th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had small price movements.

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Is there a second wave of global food inflation? It also affects prices in Japan.

2024-05-17 20:44:00
Prices have gone up, prices have gone up, and so on... Against the backdrop of abnormal weather, the world is entering what could be called a "second wave of food inflation."

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Is the part-time hourly wage more than that of a full-time employee? Wage increases for non-regular employees [Economic Column]

2024-05-17 19:04:00
``The hourly wages of part-time workers were higher than those of full-time employees.'' This is an incident that actually happened at a food and beverage company. As the wage increase rate rose to the highest level in 33 years due to this year's spring labor union, hourly wages for part-time workers have also increased, reaching a record level. The move to increase wages for non-regular workers seems to be a positive sign towards a virtuous cycle between wages and prices. When we investigated the current situation... (Economy Department reporter Aya Shinoda)

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Yen price falls by more than 1 yen against the dollar, yen selling trend strengthens

2024-05-17 18:18:00
On the 17th, in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen was sold more due to the view that the Bank of Japan was cautious about changing its monetary policy, and the yen fell by more than 1 yen against the dollar.

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Toyota unveils new driving system with “pedalless” steering wheel operation only

2024-05-17 18:15:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled a new driving system that eliminates the need for foot pedals and allows the car to be moved simply by operating the steering wheel with your hands. In addition to supporting the driving of people with leg disabilities, the system also has the advantage of increasing the driver's freedom in driving posture.

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Finance Minister Suzuki “The goal of achieving a surplus in the primary balance for next year should be maintained”

2024-05-17 16:45:00
Regarding the handling of fiscal consolidation targets, which is one of the focuses of this year's "robust policies," Finance Minister Suzuki believes that the current goal of bringing the "primary fiscal balance" into surplus next fiscal year should be maintained. I expressed the idea that it is.

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Nikkei average stock price falls slightly

2024-05-17 15:50:00
On the 17th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell slightly.

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26 individuals and organizations recognized for their international achievements in the field of information and communications

2024-05-17 14:02:00
A ceremony was held in Tokyo on the 17th to honor engineers and others who have made international achievements in the field of information and communications.

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China's April economic statistics: Industrial production is strong, but real estate investment continues to decline sharply

2024-05-17 12:22:00
China announced its main economic statistics for April, and while industrial production was strong, statistics showing consumption trends showed slow growth, and investment in real estate development continued to be significantly negative, raising concerns about the Chinese economy. It is a material.

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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly exceeds 40,000 for the first time in history, speculation of interest rate cut grows

2024-05-17 12:01:00
On the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly rose to over 40,000 for the first time in history. The main reason for the rise in stock prices is that concerns about inflation have eased and there is widespread speculation that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates sooner.

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China's new home price index in April fell in over 90% of major cities, causing serious slump

2024-05-17 11:59:00
China's April new home price index fell from the previous month in 64 out of 70 major cities. The rate of decline in real estate prices exceeded 90%, and the slump in real estate prices has become even more serious.

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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly exceeds 40,000 for the first time in history, speculation of interest rate cut grows

2024-05-17 08:41:00
On the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly rose to over 40,000 for the first time in history. The main reason for the rise in stock prices is that concerns about inflation have eased and there is widespread speculation that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates sooner.

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