Japan Sept Retail Sales Dip on Pandemic Restrictions, Slashed Car Output

(MaceNews) – Japanese retail sales came in firmer than expected in September but they still posted the second straight year-on-year drop as Covid-19 restrictions remained in place until the end of the month and supply chain disruptions choked new car deliveries, data released Thursday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed. The ministry […]

Bank of Canada Sees Rate Hike in Mid-2022, Earlier Than Forecast Before

–BOC Brings Forward Rate Hike Timing From 2nd Half 2022 on Economic Pickup–BOC Revises Up 2022 CPI Forecast Sharply Higher, Slashes 2021 GDP Projection–Central Bank Keeps 0.25% Policy Rate As Expected But Ends Asset Purchases By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada left its record-low policy interest rate unchanged Wednesday but revised its […]

Wednesday October 27 Washington Schedules from Mace News

The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 In the morning, the President will participate virtually in the annual East Asia Summit. The President will reaffirm U.S. support for the ASEAN-led regional architecture and discuss his vision for working together with allies and partners to address the most pressing issues […]