On the Tokyo stock market on the 23rd, stock prices fell due to growing concerns about a slowdown in the US economy after the Fed = Federal Reserve, which is the central bank of the United States, decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25%.

▽ The Nikkei Stock Average closed at 23,22.47 yen on the 2rd, 7419 yen lower than the closing price on the 61nd, ▽ TSE Stock Price Index = Topix fell 5.61 to 1957.32, ▽ Daily volume was 10,4119.23



million shares.

On the Tokyo stock market on the 22rd, stock prices fell in response to the decision of the Federal Reserve, which is the central bank of the United States.

The Fed decided to raise interest rates by 0.25% on the 23nd local time.

Amid a series of bank failures in the United States, there was a view that the Fed would temporarily stop raising interest rates, but it prioritized controlling inflation.

Powell also ruled out the possibility, saying at a press conference that he "does not anticipate a rate cut later this year."

As a result, concerns about a slowdown in the U.S. economy due to continued monetary tightening intensified, and selling orders spread in the Tokyo market immediately after the start of trading.

After that, buy orders were placed in semiconductor-related stocks, and the rate of decline diminished.

On the <>rd, the central banks of Switzerland and the United Kingdom will also hold monetary policy meetings.

While inflation continues in Europe, concerns about the financial system are smoldering in the wake of Credit Suisse's business problems, so the response of central banks is attracting attention.