<strong>Preview: BOJ December Tankan Manufacturers Sentiment Seen Down Further, Services Up on Tourism Promotion</strong>

–Govt’s New Travel Discount Program Supporting Consumer Spending  –Businesses Seen Cautious About Climate in March Amid Global Slowdown  –Smaller Firms Expected to Continue Revising Up Combined FY22 Capex Plans By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan business survey is expected to show confidence among major manufacturers in Japan drifted lower for […]

White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Dec 6

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. data and Federal Reserve events:  DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022   In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. After, the […]

<strong>Preview: Japan Q3 GDP Drop Seen Revised Up Slightly on Firmer Capex</strong>

–Q3 Contraction Caused by Surge in Imports, Large Service Payments Overseas –Consumption Slower but Resilient Despite Covid Spike at Peak of Summer –Capex Demand for FY22 Solid Amid Digital, Green Transformations  –Q4 GDP May Rebound on Fiscal Support but Global Uncertainties Remain By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s gradual economic recovery led by resilient consumption […]

<strong>White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Nov 30</strong>

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. data and Federal Reserve events:  DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In […]

White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Oct 5

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. data and Federal Reserve events:    DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 In the morning, the President and the First Lady will travel to Fort Myers, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn will be open press. The […]

BOJ September Meeting Summary: Watch for Inflation, Pandemic, Global Recession

By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Bank of Japan board members debated upside risks to inflation without substantial wage growth, which could be made worse by the lingering drag from the pandemic, according to the summary of opinions expressed at the bank’s Sept. 21-22 meeting released Monday. The summary, a preview of the minutes to be […]

Japan August Industrial Output Rises in Many Sectors on Easing Supply Constraints

–METI Survey Points to Possible Output Dip in September, Solid Gain in October –METI Upgrades View: Output Showing Signs of Moderate Rise Vs. Marking Time –METI Repeats: To Watch Effects of a Rise in Covid Cases, Parts Shortages, Inflation By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s industrial production surged in August, well above forecasts, as easing […]