Japan Govt Sees Economic Pickup With Soft Spots Amid Pandemic Fears

By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government Thursday maintained its view on the domestic economy, which is at a delicate stage of crawling out of the pandemic-caused slowdown, with a mixed picture of sluggish consumption against solid production and exports, according to its monthly report released by the Cabinet Office. The government said “signs of […]

Thursday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Thursday schedules for the White House, Treasury Department, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. […]

San Fran Fed’s Daly: Time To Talk About Taper But May Not Come Til ‘22

‘Substantial Further Progress Within Our Sight’; Timing Uncertain May Reach Substantial Further Progress Sooner Than She Thought In Jan. Wants More Clarity on Economy’s Path; Looking Toward Fall Taper Announcement Could Come ‘Late This Year’ Or Early 2022 FOMC Will Be Talking About Mix of MBS vs. Treasury purchases By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – […]

Monday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday schedules for the White House, Treasury Department, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming data and Federal Reserve events:  The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This […]

Saturday/Sunday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Saturday and Sunday schedules for the White House, Treasury Department, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events:  The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 AND SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021  On Saturday, the President has no public events scheduled. On […]

BOJ Keeps Easing Stance; Extends Special COVID-19 Fund Ops Until March 2022

–BOJ To Start New Funding Scheme To Help Address Climate Change By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan said Friday it is maintaining its policy stance, as expected, vowing to defend the economy from the lingering impact of the pandemic. The bank will also extend the term of its special COVID-19 fund-supplying operations […]

Friday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Friday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury Department, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data:  The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This meeting will be […]

Japan May Core CPI Posts 1st Y/Y Rise in 14 Months on Energy Pickup

By Max Sato –Lower Mobile Data Fees at Govt Request To Weigh on CPI for Now–Drop in Total CPI Eases on Smaller Fall in Fresh Food Prices (MaceNews) – Japan’s core consumer price index edged up on the month to mark its first year-on-year gain in 14 months as higher energy costs continued to offset […]

Thursday Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Thursday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury Department, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data:  The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In the afternoon, […]