Japan April Core CPI Up 3.4% Y/Y After Slowing to 3.1% Rise on Continued Markups in Process Food, Rebound in Hotel Fees
–Energy Subsidies, Softer Commodities Somewhat Easing Consumer Inflation –Total CPI +3.5% Y/Y V. +3.2% Y/Y in March, 41-Year High of +4.3% in January –Core-Core CPI (Ex-Fresh Food, Energy) Hits Fresh 41-Year High of +4.1% Y/Y, Largest Gain Since +4.2% in September 1981 By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Consumer inflation in Japan picked up to around […]
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, May 18
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: COMPREHENSIVE TRIP GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2023 – SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily […]
Japan April Exports Slower, Imports Drop; Trade Deficit Narrows Further from Record High in January
–Japan Posts 21st Straight Monthly Trade Deficit but Smallest Since February 2015–Exports to China Mark 5th Straight Y/Y Drop but at Slower Pace; Economy Recovering from Beijing’s Zero-Covid Policy Impact By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The year-over-year increase in Japanese export values slowed further in April amid softer global demand despite solid shipments of automobiles […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, May 17
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: COMPREHENSIVE TRIP GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 – SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily […]
Japan Q1 Solid GDP Rebound Led by Consumption, Capex, Public Works; Net Exports Drop Amid Slow Global Demand
–Q1 GDP Growth Stronger Than Forecast as Capex Shows Unexpected Rebound –Consumption Rise Higher Than Expected, Backed by Eased Covid Rules, Travel Subsidies –Q2 GDP Seen Supported by Pent-Up Consumer Demand for Services –Fiscal 2022 GDP +1.2%, Below Official Forecast of +1.7% By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s gross domestic product for the January-March quarter […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, May 16
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 SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, May 15
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, MAY 15, 2023 In the morning, the President and the First Lady will travel from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware en […]
Japan April Producer Inflation Eases Further to 5.8% from March’s 7.4% on Energy Subsidies, Weaker Lumber, Non-Ferrous Metals
–April’s 5.8% Lowest Y/Y Rise Since 5.7% in August 2021 –December’s 10.6% Surge Remains Highest in 42 Years By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Producer inflation in Japan eased for the fourth straight month in April as the government’s expanded utilities subsidies continued to cap energy costs and slowing global demand has cooled off many commodities […]
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, May 12
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 SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be […]
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, May 11
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, MAY 11, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Briefing. The Vice President will attend. This […]