Japan Government Downgrades View on Economy As Q1 Consumption Slumps
— Japan Sees Overseas Economies Picking Up; Upgrades Britain, Others By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government Wednesday downgraded its view on the domestic economy for the first time in three months, saying the weakness in some spots is more pronounced while the economy stays on course toward a recovery from pandemic-caused slump, according to […]
Wednesday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s public schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 In the morning, the President receives the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
German Business Sentiment Rose in May to Highest Since May 2019; Manufacturers Expect Price Increases
ZURICH (MaceNews) – Business confidence among Germany companies improved markedly in May as they judged current conditions and future developments more positively, the latest figures released by the Munich-based IFO Institute showed. The Business Climate Index rose to 99.2 in May from a revised 96.6 (96.8) the previous month, and solidly beating expectations for a […]
Tuesday’s Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s public schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and upcoming Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily […]
KC Fed’s George Voices Inflation Concern; Urges FOMC to Be ‘Flexible, Nimble’
By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – In a sign that misgivings may be spreading among Federal Reserve officials about the consequences of the Fed’s ultra-easy monetary policy, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George voiced concern about potentially “persistent” inflation pressures and said the Fed must be prepared to be more “flexible” and “nimble” […]
German Business Sentiment Expected to Improve Slightly in May
ZURICH (MaceNews) – The business outlook among German companies is expected to have improved in May, data released tomorrow by Germany’s IFO Institute at 10am CET are expected to show. After failing to meet expectations for improvement the month before, The Business Climate Index is expected to improve to 98.0 in May from 96.8 in […]
Monday’s Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s public schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events; The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. […]
Saturday/Sunday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are the Saturday and Sunday schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 AND SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 On Saturday morning, the President and the First […]
US Data Preview: New Home Sales, Revised GDP/Personal Income, Durables Orders … and FOMO
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – In the cryptos – fear, uncertainty and doubt. For U.S. stocks, hit “resume” already and stay there. For that U.S. 10-year yield, is it still under 1.65%? The fifth month of this recovery year is almost over and still things feel tentative. The reopenings are becoming universal and the return-to-the-office notices are […]
Friday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Friday’s public schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. […]