2025-02-21 20:45:00
Long-term interest rates have been rising sharply recently against the backdrop of expectations of an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The yield on 10-year government bonds, which is a representative indicator of long-term interest rates in Japan, rose temporarily to the mid-1.4% range on the 21st, reaching its highest level since 2009.
2025-02-21 20:18:00
In order to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises are able to pass on appropriate price increases, the government held a meeting to exchange opinions with economic and labor organizations, and confirmed its intention to focus on providing support such as expanding subsidies.
2025-02-21 20:15:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan's leading financial institution, Taishin Financial Holdings Co., Ltd., regarding industrial exchanges to promote business cooperation and investment. The prefecture is expected to aim to revitalize the local economy by attracting semiconductor-related companies to the prefecture.
2025-02-21 19:21:00
Many people probably sigh every time they go shopping at the supermarket. Prices of rice, vegetables, and coffee continue to rise. Even beef, a classic delicacy, is no exception. Consumers' perception that "it's too expensive and I can't afford it" is causing a variety of phenomena. (Economics reporter Saito Mitsutaka)
2025-02-21 18:56:00
The Consumer Price Index for January, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, marking two consecutive months of increases in the 3% range. In particular, the increase in "rice" exceeded 70%. We will also tell you about the rates of increase for items we frequently purchase.
2025-02-21 18:19:00
Long-term interest rates have been rising sharply recently against the backdrop of expectations of an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The yield on 10-year government bonds, which is a representative indicator of long-term interest rates in Japan, rose temporarily to the mid-1.4% range on the 21st, reaching its highest level since 2009.
2025-02-21 18:10:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw the yen fall in value, partly due to a reaction to the yen's appreciation to the 149 yen per dollar range on the 20th, the first time in about two months.
2025-02-21 16:06:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo stock market saw a drop in the value of the yen, leading to buy orders for export-related stocks, but also many sell orders from investors looking to lock in immediate profits, resulting in small fluctuations in stock prices.
2025-02-21 15:46:00
Regarding U.S. President Trump's consideration of imposing tariffs of around 25% on automobiles, Chairman Kobayashi of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said at a press conference on the 21st that if Japan were to be targeted, it would suffer a huge blow and urged the Japanese government to negotiate tenaciously with the U.S. government.
2025-02-21 13:55:00
In order to commercialize a technology known as "CCS," which captures carbon dioxide and stores it deep underground, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has designated the area off the coast of Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, as a "specific area" based on the law, a first in the country.
2025-02-21 12:20:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei average fluctuated little as buying and selling were mixed in line with the movements of the yen on the foreign exchange market.
2025-02-21 11:52:00
The Consumer Price Index for January, which tracks the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 3.2% from the same month last year, marking the second consecutive month of an increase in the 3% range. In particular, the increase in "rice" exceeded 70%, marking a historic high that has broken all-time records for four consecutive months.
2025-02-21 11:48:00
In response to U.S. President Trump's successive measures to impose high tariffs on imports, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto has announced that he will meet with Japan's steel, aluminum and automobile industries as early as next week to discuss future responses.
2025-02-21 08:41:00
The Consumer Price Index for January, which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 3.2% from the same month last year. The rate of increase was 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous month's 3.0%, marking the second consecutive month of a rise in the 3% range.
2025-02-21 07:51:00
On the 20th, the New York stock market saw a rise in sell orders due to concerns about the future of American consumer spending, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $650 at one point.
2025-02-21 02:27:00
On the 20th, the New York stock market saw a rise in sell orders due to concerns about the future of American consumer spending, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $650 at one point.
