Japan August Core Machine Orders Edge Down for 2nd Straight M/M Drop as Overall Demand for Computers Takes a Breather After Recent Gains  

–Demand for Computers and Communications Equipment Rises Among Some Industries –Cabinet Office Keeps View: Machine Orders Pausing By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese core machinery orders, the key leading indicator of business investment in equipment, came in weaker than expected with a slight but second straight drop on the month in August as demand for […]

White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Oct 11

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 SCHEDULEFOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023  In the morning, the President will deliver remarks announcing new actions to protect consumers from hidden junk […]

White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Oct 10

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: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. The Vice President will attend. This […]

White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Oct 9

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 SCHEDULEFOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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 Friday, Oct 6

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: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]

Japan August Household Spending Posts 6th Straight Y/Y Drop as Frugal Patterns Linger Amid High Costs, But Up M/M After Pullback 

–Spending on Ceremonies Down; Move to Discount Mobile Phone Plans Continues–Traveling, Eating Out Remain Strong in Absence of Covid Restrictions –Real Household Income Posts 11th Straight Y/Y Drop on Elevated Costs Despite Nominal Wage Hikes   By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s real household spending posted its sixth straight drop on the year in August as […]

White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, Oct 5

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 SCHEDULEFOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023  In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]

ISM: US September Services Sector in Expansion Territory for 9th Straight Month; Main Index Eases on Slower Growth in New Orders, Employment

–ISM’s Nieves: Majority of Firms Remain Positive About Business Conditions; Some Concerned About Potential Headwinds –Nieves: Potential Headwinds Include Geopolitical Risks, Labor Strikes, High Fuel and Food Costs–Nieves: Employment Conditions Remain a Mixed Bag; Some Industries Have Trouble Filling Vacancies By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Business activity in the U.S. services sector was in positive […]

White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Oct 4

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 SCHEDULEFOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023 In the afternoon, the President will deliver an update on the Administration’s efforts to cancel student debt […]