Japan Govt Keeps View on Moderate Economic Recovery with Pause in Export Pickup; Watch Effects of Earthquake
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government on Thursday maintained its overall assessment for the second month in a row, saying the economy is recovering moderately with some soft spots, but warned that the powerful New Year’s Day earthquake in the northwestern region of Hokuriku has reduced electronic parts supply and battered tourism, according to […]
Japan December Exports Rebound to Record High on Continued Strong Demand for Autos, Trade Balance Turns Positive
–Imports Mark 9th Straight Y/Y Fall on Lower Energy Prices –Exports to China Post 1st Rise in 13 Months, Climb to 2nd Highest on Record –Exports to US Hit Record High; Those to EU Rebound after 1st Drop in 33 Months in November–Japan 2023 Exports Also Reach Record High, Trade Deficit Cut in Half By […]
BOJ Keeps Easing Stance Under Yield Curve Control Framework as Policymakers Look for Clearer Signs of Sustained Wage Growth
–BOJ Repeats: To ‘Patiently’ Pursue Stable 2% Inflation –BOJ Maintains Negative Short-Term Rate, Zero Long-Term Rate; Keeps 1% Loose Upside Limit on 10-Year JGB Yield By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan said Tuesday its policy board decided unanimously, as expected, to maintain its seven-year-old yield curve control framework and retain its guidance […]
Preview: Bank of Japan Unlikely to Begin Unwinding Large-Scale Easing Until It Can Clearly Foresee Sustained Growth in Wages, Service Prices in Fiscal 2024
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan board is widely expected to retain its guidance in a unanimous vote at its Jan. 22-23 meeting that the bank will “patiently continue with monetary easing” in order to “achieve the price stability target of 2% in a sustainable and stable manner, accompanied by wage increases.” […]
Japan November Core Machine Orders Slump for 1st Drop in 3 Months on Lower Demand from Manufacturers; Computer Orders Mixed
–Core Orders Mark 9th Straight Y/Y Drop Despite Solid FY23 Capex Plans –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 much weaker than expected in November, down 4.9% for the first drop in three months after […]
Japan December Producer Inflation Eases Further to Zero from November’s 0.3% as Subsidies Cut Utility Costs, Global Demand for Lumber, Steel Remains Soft
–December’s Flat Annual Rate Remains Lowest Since 0.9% Drop in February 2021 –Producer Prices Up 0.3% M/M on Higher Prices for Fuels, Electronic Parts/Devices, Farm Produce By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Producer inflation in Japan moderated for the 12th straight month to post zero growth on year in December, following 33 months of increase including […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Jan 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, JANUARY 15, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
Japan November Household Spending Posts 9th Straight Y/Y Drop in Reaction to October Rise in Home Repairs, Car Purchases
–Eating Out Continues; Demand for Winter Clothing, Heaters Picks Up as Cold Weather Replaces Prolonged Heat Wave –Real Household Income Posts 14th Straight Y/Y Drop on Elevated Costs By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s real household spending posted its ninth straight drop on the year in November, down a larger-than-expected 2.9%, after a 2.5% dip […]
Japan November Industrial Production Posts 1st Drop in 3 Months in Payback for Recent Gains in Autos, General Machines, Lower Orders for Electronic Equipment
–METI Survey: Output Likely to Post Solid Rebound in December, Drop Sharply in January –METI Official: Impact of Production Halt by Automaker Daihatsu Over Its Safety Test Scandal May Be Widespread–METI Keeps View: Output Taking One Step Forward, One Step Back –METI Repeats: To Watch Effects of Downside Risks to Global Growth, Rise in Inflation […]
Japan November Retail Sales Y/Y Rise Picks Up on Solid Demand for Vehicles, Appliances
–METI Keeps View: Retail Sales on Gradual Uptrend –High Prices for Food, Beverages Supporting Overall Retail Sales –Department Store Sales Up on Winter Clothing, Strong Inbound Spending By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese retail sales continued to post a solid gain on the year in November, up 5.3%, backed by solid demand for vehicles and […]