Yes, Desk Head! In some repo trades the trade data has been matched, but the bonds themselves haven't been delivered, in dozens of cases. With today's 15:00 delivery date approaching, the settlement backlog could grow like an avalanche. (N1 lesson 58)
Yes, Director Tadokoro. While the sudden spike in raw commodities like crude oil and grains has paused, procurement costs for intermediate goods such as processed foods and machine components remain elevated. (N1 lesson 85)
Taro reporting. Outside a long-standing bakery in the shopping district hit directly by floor-level inundation. Shopkeeper, while mud removal inside is finished, your commercial baking ovens and refrigerated display cases were completely submerged, weren't they? (N2 lesson 143)
