US Data Preview: CPI, PPI, Retail Sales, IndPro, Still More FedSpeak

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The week ahead includes the latest consumer inflation rate, another month of business inflation that in March was running super hot, the April retail sales report and a more than ample supply of FedSpeak. Is any of it as anxiously anticipated nearly as much as the appearance of Elon Musk on “Saturday […]

Japan Apr Tokyo CPI Slip on Lower Mobile Phone User Fees

By Max Sato –Gasoline Prices on Clear Uptrend But Energy Costs Still Down on Year (MaceNews) – Consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of the national average, posted a slightly larger year-on-year drop in the core reading in April, compared to March, as mobile carriers lowered communications fees in response to a government request, […]

Japan Mar CPI Drop Eases Further on Higher Gasoline Prices

By Max Sato –Hotel Fees Stop Falling Without Subsidized Discounts (MaceNews) – The recent pickup in energy markets eased downward pressure on Japanese consumer prices in March, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication released Friday showed, but the outlook for growth and inflation remains uncertain amid a renewed spike in coronavirus infections […]

Tuesday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, Capitol Hill and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This […]

Monday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, Capitol Hill and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This […]

Saturday/Sunday Washington Schedules MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Saturday and Sunday schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, Capitol Hill and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021 On Saturday and Sunday, the President has no public […]

US Data Preview: CPI, Retail Sales, Housing Starts

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – This current month and in May is when the inflation rate is finally going to hit the Fed’s target of 2% and we begin riding the “transitory” express, waiting for the ride back down. At least that’s what Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard told us late last month about negative comps.  “The […]

Japan Mar Tokyo CPI Firmer Amid Energy Market Pickup; Outlook Uncertain

By Max Sato –Gasoline Prices Now Up, But Utilities Still Push Down Overall Energy Costs–Hotel Fees Stop Falling; Appliances Prices On Uptrend In Stay-Home Lifestyles (MaceNews) – Consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of the national average, gained slightly in March from February, leading to a smaller year-on-year drop in the core reading, amid […]

WEDNESDAY WASHINGTON SCHEDULES FROM MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday Washington schedules for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021  In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval […]

Tuesday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s public schedules for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. […]