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　The number of new infections with the raging Omicron strain has started to decrease, and there are voices of hope for the revival of stagnant economic activity. It is expected that the Japanese economy will also improve if the economy becomes active after the corona convergence. This will make a big difference to your household budget.

For example, what points should we pay attention to when investing in stocks in anticipation of the convergence of the corona virus? Aya Furouchi, a financial planner, says:

"Until now, companies with inward demand such as delivery, furniture, and home appliances have been growing their business. I expect the stock price to rise." (Mr. Furouchi)

Financial planner Harumi Maruyama recommends "diversified investment".

"Buying individual stocks in response to the current price drop is risky. If you want to buy, keep in mind risk diversification and consider a well-balanced domestic and international ETF (exchange-traded fund). It may be a good idea to buy, instead of putting all your investment amount in at once, buying a fixed amount every month will spread the risk and in the long run will result in less inflation risk and more profit. is expected.” (Mr. Maruyama)

Currently, there is a worldwide shortage of semiconductors used in personal computers, mobile devices, games, etc. The automotive industry has been greatly affected. The shortage of parts such as semiconductors caused the production of new cars to slow down, and the number of cars on the used car market decreased. Transportation writer Akira Kojima says.

“The Suzuki Jimny, which has been very popular since its release and was once said to be waiting for delivery for more than a year, was affected by the shortage of semiconductors when it was steadily digesting back orders, and now it has a long waiting time for delivery. I'm here.

　Even if the corona crisis subsides, it is expected that there will be shortages of goods and the need to fill up reservations for a long period of time, so if you are considering purchasing a private car, there is no point in waiting until the end of the corona crisis. do not have. An early response is required.”