Japan November Jobless Rate Unchanged at 2.5% After Improving for 2nd Straight Month in October
–Higher Job Losses, Retirements on Month Offset by Fewer Quits for Other Openings, Flat New Job Seekers –Employment Up on Year for 16th Straight Month; Surge Led by Rebound in Manufacturing, Medical/Welfare Services –Hotels, Restaurants Continue Hiring Workers; Construction Jobs Down for 2nd Straight Month After Recent Gains –Number of Unemployed Posts 1st Year-on-Year Rise […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Dec 25
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, Dec 22
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Friday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, Dec 21
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Thursday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Dec 20
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. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
Japan November Exports Post 1st Y/Y Dip in 3 Months on Softer Demand for Iron/Steel, Chip-Making Equipment but Autos Remain Up
–Imports Mark 8th Straight Y/Y Fall on Easing Energy Import Costs –Exports to China Down for 12th Straight Month on Semiconductors; Pace of Decline Slows –Exports to US Post 26th Straight Y/Y Rise; Those to EU Dip For 1st Time in 33 Months By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese export values came in weaker than […]
Japan Govt Keeps View on Moderate Economic Recovery with Some Soft Spots After Last Month’s Downgrade Amid Sluggish Capex
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government Tuesday maintained its overall assessment after downgrading it last month for the first time in 10 months in light of sluggish capital investment, saying the economy is still recovering moderately but that the pickup in some areas is pausing, according to its monthly report released by the Cabinet […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Dec 19
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. economic data and Federal Reserve events: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. Then, […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Dec 18
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
ISM Semiannual Survey: US Economy to Continue Picking Up in 2024 as Fed Rate Cut Forecast Seen Easing Concerns
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The U.S. economy is expected to continue improving in 2024 on expectations that it will avoid recession while inflation and borrowing costs will ease, according to the twice-annual survey by the Institute for Supply Management released Friday. “Manufacturing’s purchasing and supply executives expect to see overall growth in 2024,” Timothy […]