🎧 Audio
📖 Script
Today, the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) experienced a decline, even though there was a positive trend on Wall Street. This means that the value of many Australian shares went down, which can affect investors and the overall economy. The ASX is an important indicator of the economic health in Australia, and when it “runs out of steam,” it suggests that the market is losing momentum.
One of the notable events today was BlueScope Steel’s performance. BlueScope is a major steel producer in Australia, and its shares went up by 20%. This increase was due to the possibility of a takeover, which means another company might buy BlueScope. Takeovers can often lead to a rise in share prices because investors expect future growth or increased profitability.
The day’s events were tracked and analyzed by business reporters, providing insights into the factors influencing these market movements. They use live market blogs to keep people informed about what is happening in real-time. This helps both individual investors and financial institutions make informed decisions about buying or selling shares.
The overall drop in the ASX, despite the rally in the U.S., shows that markets can behave differently in different regions. Various factors, such as local economic data, government policies, and global events, can influence these movements. Investors need to consider all these aspects when making investment decisions.
The situation also highlights the interconnected nature of global markets. While Wall Street’s positive performance usually has a ripple effect on other markets, local factors in Australia led to a different outcome today. This underscores the importance of understanding both local and global market dynamics to navigate investments successfully.
📝 Vocabulary
- decline: a decrease in something
例文: “The company’s profits showed a decline last year.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- sharp decline
- gradual decline
- decline in value
減少 - momentum: the force that keeps something moving
例文: “The project gained momentum after receiving additional funding.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- gain momentum
- lose momentum
- maintain momentum
勢い - takeover: an act of taking control of a company
例文: “The takeover of the smaller company was completed last month.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- hostile takeover
- friendly takeover
- takeover bid
買収 - indicator: a sign that shows the state of something
例文: “Unemployment rates are an important economic indicator.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- key indicator
- economic indicator
- reliable indicator
指標 - interconnected: linked or related to each other
例文: “The economies of these countries are interconnected.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- interconnected systems
- interconnected world
- highly interconnected
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✏️ Grammar Point
Past Simple Tense – “The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) experienced a decline…”
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💡 使用場面
過去の出来事や状況を述べる際に使われる。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: BlueScope Steel’s shares increased by 20% due to a takeover possibility.
- MCQ: What does it mean when the ASX “runs out of steam”?
a) It is gaining momentum.
b) It is losing momentum.
c) It is unaffected.
d) It is doubling in value. - MCQ: Why is the ASX’s drop significant despite Wall Street’s positive trend?
a) It shows the ASX is stronger.
b) It indicates local factors influence the market.
c) It proves Wall Street has no impact.
d) It means BlueScope is in trouble.
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- b) It is losing momentum.
- b) It indicates local factors influence the market.
📚 Reading Questions
- What was the main reason for BlueScope Steel’s share increase?
- Why do markets sometimes behave differently in different regions?
- What does the word “indicator” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- The possibility of a takeover.
- Because of local economic data, government policies, and global events.
- A sign that shows the state of something.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
オーストラリアの株式市場であるASXは、今日下落しました。これはオーストラリア経済に影響を与える可能性があります。一方で、BlueScope Steelの株価は買収の可能性によって20％上昇しました。これは投資家にとって成長の見込みがあることを示しています。アメリカのWall Streetでの好影響があったにもかかわらず、ASXが低下したことは、地域ごとの市場の動向が異なることを示しています。将来的には、国内外の経済データや政策が市場にどのように影響を与えるかが注目されます。
