Preview: Bank of Canada Expected to Keep Policy Rate at 5%, Facing Tough Decision Ahead as Jobless Rate Rises but Wage Pressures Remain
–Governing Council Monitoring Inflation Expectations, Wage Growth, Corporate Pricing–Governor Macklem Wants to See Clear Downward Momentum in Underlying Inflation By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada is widely expected to maintain its policy interest rate – the target for overnight lending rates – at 5.0% on Wednesday for the sixth straight meeting as […]
Bank of Canada Q1 Survey: Business Outlook Indicator Continues to Rise but Demand Seen Sluggish, Inflation Stubborn Above 2% Target
Canada business sentiment rises
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, March 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: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, March 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: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 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, March 15
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, MARCH 15, 2024 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, March 7
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 FORTHURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In the […]
Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 5% for 5th Straight Meeting as Officials Seek Further Easing in Inflation
–Governing Council Still Concerned About Inflationary Risks, Particularly Persistent Underlying Price Pressures –Some Signs that Wage Pressures in Canada Are Easing –Governor Macklem: Too Early to Consider a Rate Cut; Clear Consensus Time is Not Now By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada on Wednesday maintained its policy interest rate — the […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, March 6
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: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In-Town PoolWires: […]
Preview: Bank of Canada Expected to Keep Policy Rate at 5%, Keep Close Watch on Underlying Inflation, Economic Growth
–Governing Council Focus Remains on Inflation Expectations, Wage Growth, Corporate Pricing–Governor Macklem Wants to See Clear Downward Momentum in Underlying Inflation By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada is widely expected to maintain its policy interest rate — the target for overnight lending rates — at 5.0% on Wednesday for a fifth straight […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Feb 6
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, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]