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A shop window reflects pedestrians in protective masks on New Bond Street in central London, UK
Photographer: Simon Dawson / Bloomberg
Photographer: Simon Dawson / Bloomberg
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If it’s only half a year-. British Prime Minister Johnson called on people to work from home as much as possible and ordered new restrictions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. These measures can last six months. Can you feel the effect spring after winter? It was a day to reflect as someone who lives in another country and accepts the same inconvenience. Here are five news items to watch out for as you start your day.
At the end of the tunnel
Prime Minister Johnson is new to EnglandInstructed restriction measures. The pubs, bars and restaurants will close from 24 to 10 at night. In addition to taxi passengers, hotel and business workers must also wear masks, and penalties for violations will be increased. Similar measures have been taken in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Johnson asked to work from home as much as possible. The new measures are likely to continue for the next six months.
More than 200,000 dead
The death toll from the new coronavirus infection (COVID19) in the United States has exceeded 200,000. Data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States revealed. The number of new infections per day in Iran is 3,712, the highest since the new Crown became a pandemic (global epidemic). The highest number so far was 3,574 on June 4. On the other hand, in India, the number of newly infected people per day was 75,083, the lowest since September 7. The number of infected people worldwide has exceeded 31 million and the death toll has exceeded 966,000.
Even before 2% on average
Chicago FedEvans said: “It is possible to start raising rates before the inflation rate starts to average 2%. We still have to talk.” Attending a virtual event at the Forum of Public Monetary and Financial Institutions (OMFIF), he is still discussing the new framework introduced by the United States Federal Public Market Commission (FOMC) on the inflation target “what the average means.” There is room for this. “He does not have the right to vote in this year’s FOMC.
After all, housing is strong
In August announced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)The number of existing homes sold increased 2.4% month-over-month to 6 million units, the highest level since 2006. Low mortgage rates and demand for suburban properties continued to support the strong housing market. The price of existing homes (before seasonal adjustment, median) increased 11.4% year-on-year to $ 310,600 (about 32.6 million yen), a new record. NAR’s chief economist said: “We expect further growth in sales towards the end of the year. Many buyers are holding off on doing so.”
Supported by Mr. Romney
US Senator Romney (Republican Party) decides to approve the candidate for Federal Supreme Court JusticeSupport expressed. He has dealt a decisive blow to the Democratic Party, which wants to delay the vote until next year’s inauguration ceremony. Rep. Romney issued a statement saying, “If voted at the Senate main meeting, we will vote based on the qualifications of the candidate.” As a result, the Senate is more likely to quickly approve President Trump’s nominee for justice before or shortly after the November 3 presidential election.
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