[If bad conditions overlap, a currency crisis could even occur] Nikkei CNBC “GINZA CROSSING” featuring Mr. Toru Sasaki of Fukuoka Financial Group
Talk ~Pioneers of the Era~” will be distributed on YouTube! *Nikkei CNBC Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 9, 2024
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[If bad conditions overlap, a currency crisis could even occur] Nikkei CNBC “GINZA CROSSING” featuring Mr. Toru Sasaki of Fukuoka Financial Group
Talk ~Pioneers of the Era~” will be distributed on YouTube! *Video → https://youtu.be/5OY7u5UqgIY*
Nikkei CNBC, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Genichi Takenouchi, hereinafter referred to as “Nikkei CNBC”) announced the broadcast of “Nikkei CNBC” on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 21:00 on the pay TV channel “Nikkei CNBC”. GINZA
CROSSING Talk ~ Pioneers of the Era ~ September 24 Guest: Fukuoka Financial Group, Chief Strategist
The first part of “Mr. Toru Sasaki” will be distributed on the official YouTube channel at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 9th. In addition, the second part will be broadcast on September 19th (Thursday) at 21:00, and then on September 24th (Tuesday) at 7:00pm on the official YouTube channel.
[Part 1] Broadcasted on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm “How long will the weak yen last? What is the reason?”
“GINZA CROSSING
Talk”. Our guest this time is Toru Sasaki, Chief Strategist of Fukuoka Financial Group.
In the foreign exchange market during the first half of 2024, the yen depreciated rapidly. In late June, the price fell to a historic level of 160 yen to the dollar. After that, there were speculations that the yen would intervene to buy the yen, and that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates, causing the price to suddenly rise to around 150 yen.
However, foreign exchange analyst Toru Sasaki analyzes that the fundamentals of the yen have not changed and that the yen’s
depreciation trend will continue for some time, warning that even worse conditions could lead to a currency crisis. sounds. How should we survive this era of unprecedented inflation and yen depreciation? Mr. Sasaki and Ogawa
Maki MC and Japan’s leading foreign exchange analyst will have a “crossing talk” about foreign exchange and the future of the Japanese economy!
*Delivery date and time*
* [Part 1] Broadcasted on September 9th (Monday) at 7:00 pm “How long will the weak yen last? What is the reason?” *
* [Part 2] Broadcasted on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm “What is the investment method to survive turbulent times?” *
[Part 2] Broadcasted on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm “What is the investment method to survive turbulent times?”
* Performers *
Mr. Maki Ogawa (photo left) and Mr. Toru Sasaki (photo right) after recording the program
[Guest]* Mr. Toru Sasaki (Chief Strategist, Fukuoka Financial Group)* Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1967. After graduating from Sophia University’s Faculty of Foreign Studies in 1992, he joined the Bank of Japan. In 1994, he was in charge of foreign exchange market
intervention in addition to market research and analysis at the International Bureau’s Foreign Exchange Division. In 2000, he was assigned to the New York office. Responsible for collecting, researching, and analyzing information on the U.S. market by exchanging information with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In 2003, he joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, where he served as chief FX strategist, head of bond exchange research, and head of market research. In 2023, became Chief Strategist of Fukuoka Financial Group (current position). Ranked 1st in the “Nikkei Veritas” foreign exchange analyst popularity survey in 2016 and from 2018 to 2021. Appeared in many mass media such as “Morning Satellite”. His books include “Weak Japan’s Strong Yen” and “Does Inflation Really Increase Our Income?” ” is there.
[MC]* Mr. Maki Ogawa (Sony Financial Group Executive Officer, Chief Analyst)* After working as a foreign exchange dealer at First Chicago Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, he worked at Sony’s Finance Department, where he engaged in foreign exchange risk hedging and market research. After that, he was in charge of research and analysis of financial markets and provision of information to individual investors at Citibank.
[Narrator] * Mr. Kikunosuke Toya *
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. His main appearances include “Unite Up” (as Akira Kiyose), “Chainsaw Man” (as Denji), “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (as Donnie), and “The Four Brothers of the Yuzuki Family” (as Takeru Yuzuki).
In addition to his work as a voice actor, he is also known for his versatility, performing at private events such as singing, playing the trombone, and performing comedy stories. Won the New Voice Actor Award at the 18th Voice Actor Awards.
* GINZA CROSSING Talk ~Pioneers of the era~* Overview
■Broadcast schedule: Every Thursday 21:00-21:30
■Production work: Nikkei CNBC
■Program URL: * https://www.nikkei-cnbc.co.jp/program/1810_gct *
As we become a global society, we can now easily access a lot of information. On the other hand, in today’s society where there is an overabundance of information, it has become more important for us to sort through information ourselves and decide on the path we should take. In the program, Sony Financial Group Executive Officer and Chief Analyst talks to pioneers who are active on the front lines of various fields such as finance, academia, technology, and culture, about their perspectives, what they have thought, and how they have followed their path. Mr. Maki Ogawa will dig deeper. In the market news corner in the second half of the program, selected economists and analysts provide easy-to-understand explanations on important news that moves the world economy.
Previous broadcasts can be viewed on Nikkei CNBC official YouTube. * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClVsQnfs-jKkjKmUKUHnT2g *
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