U.S. Job Openings Stabilize at High Level in February

U.S. Job Openings Stabilize at High Level in February

The number of U.S. job openings in February was almost unchanged from the previous month. This suggests that demand for labor is stabilizing at a high level. Key Point The number of U.S. job openings increased slightly to 8.756 million in February. The median forecast by economists is 8.73 million. The previous month was revised … Read more

The Amazing Health Benefits of Maca: A Complete Pharmacy in a Root

The Amazing Health Benefits of Maca: A Complete Pharmacy in a Root

Interest in plants and herbs that grow randomly in nature has increased, thanks to their significant health benefits and ability to improve human health. “In addition, collecting and marketing these plants and herbs can be a lucrative source of income for individuals.” In this context, recent studies have shown amazing health benefits of the Maca … Read more

Akihiro Fukudome, Chairman of Japanese Bankers Association, Predicts BoJ’s Monetary Policy Staying Accommodative

Akihiro Fukudome, Chairman of Japanese Bankers Association, Predicts BoJ’s Monetary Policy Staying Accommodative

Akihiro Fukudome, the new chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association (President of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), believes that the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy will remain accommodative for some time. Furthermore, the government predicted that the policy interest rate would only be raised by 0.25% over the next year. Mr. Fukudome, who assumed the position … Read more

Bus Drivers’ Strike Paralyzes Seoul: Negotiations Fail, Chaos Ensues

Bus Drivers’ Strike Paralyzes Seoul: Negotiations Fail, Chaos Ensues

Bus drivers in Seoul, South Korea, went on strike on Thursday (March 28) after their last-ditch negotiations over a pay increase collapsed, causing commuter congestion in the city of more than 9 million people. This is the first bus strike in Seoul in 12 years. A total of 7,210 buses in Seoul are out of … Read more

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Changes: Impact on Bank Stocks and Market Expectations

Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Changes: Impact on Bank Stocks and Market Expectations

History tells us that the first phase of monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan marks the end of the rise in bank stocks. The Wall Street adage “buy on rumors, sell on facts” seems to apply. Since the Bank of Japan slightly revised its yield curve control (YCC) policy contrary to market expectations in … Read more

Inflation Challenges Ahead for US Economy and President Biden: Impact on Interest Rates and Growth Expectations

Inflation Challenges Ahead for US Economy and President Biden: Impact on Interest Rates and Growth Expectations

In light of the slight and sudden increase in the inflation rate in the United States during the month of February, new challenges emerge before the US economy and President Joe Biden, at a time when increasing inflation is considered a possible indicator of a delay in lowering interest rates, which may negatively affect growth … Read more

Bank of Japan Considers Suspending ETF Purchases and Normalizing Policy: Latest Updates

Bank of Japan Considers Suspending ETF Purchases and Normalizing Policy: Latest Updates

The Bank of Japan will consider completely suspending new purchases of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which it has continued to do since 2010, when it reaches its 2% inflation target and begins to normalize policy. This was revealed through interviews with multiple parties involved. According to people familiar with the matter, with the stock market hovering … Read more

Sudden NVIDIA Dive and Bitcoin Flash Crash: Market Value Evaporated by 920 Billion Yuan

Sudden NVIDIA Dive and Bitcoin Flash Crash: Market Value Evaporated by 920 Billion Yuan

On March 8, local time, the three major U.S. stock indexes collectively closed down, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.18%, the Nasdaq Composite Index falling 1.16%, and the S&P 500 Index falling 0.65%. On the news,The number of non-farm payrolls in the United States increased by 275,000 in February, and the unemployment rate … Read more