Fed’s Bostic Optimistic About Economy But Thinks It’s Too Soon To Consider Tightening
By Steven K. Beckner MaceNews) – Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic spoke optimistically about the economic outlook Tuesday, but made clear improving prospects have not yet made him more inclined to firm monetary policy. Bostic, a voting member of the Fed’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee, downplayed the risks of “overheating” or […]
Eurozone Economic and Consumer Confidence Improved in March
ZURICH (MaceNews) – Economic sentiment in the Euro-area rose sharply in March and is above it’s long-term average for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began, the European Commission said in its latest report Tuesday The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose 7.6 points in March to 101.0, exceeding the median forecast of 96.0 in […]
Italy Eyes New USD-Denominated Bond Maturities in 2021, Aims To Become a ‘Frequent Issuer’ – Sources
By Silvia Marchetti ROME (MaceNews) – Italy aims to issue more USD-denominated bonds with new and potentially “unconventional” maturities this year as it seeks to become a “frequent issuer” and turn the U.S. operation into the cornerstone of its global issuance program, according to ruling coalition sources. “Our recent U.S. denominated bonds placement registered a […]
Monday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. […]
Saturday/Sunday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are the schedules for Saturday and Sunday for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2021 On Saturday and Sunday, the President – in Wilmington – […]
US Data Preview: US Jobs Report, ISM Mfg PMI Plus More Uncertainty
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – As all the cable talkers will tell us, the upcoming jobs report (Friday) will be watched closely for clues to future Federal Reserve policy and as a gauge of the extent of retreat of the pandemic. But not really. As Fed Chair Jay Powell keeps insisting to a skeptical set of markets, […]
Germany’s IFO March Business Sentiment Rises Significantly
ZURICH (MaceNews) – German business sentiment rose significantly in March, to the highest level since June of 2019, as current conditions and the outlook components exceeded both expectations and the result of the previous month. The Ifo Institute’s Business Sentiment Index rose in March to 96.6 from a revised 92.7 (92.4) in February, beating the […]
Friday Washington Schedules from MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Friday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. […]
Japan Mar Tokyo CPI Firmer Amid Energy Market Pickup; Outlook Uncertain
By Max Sato –Gasoline Prices Now Up, But Utilities Still Push Down Overall Energy Costs–Hotel Fees Stop Falling; Appliances Prices On Uptrend In Stay-Home Lifestyles (MaceNews) – Consumer prices in Tokyo, a leading indicator of the national average, gained slightly in March from February, leading to a smaller year-on-year drop in the core reading, amid […]
Thursday Washington Schedules From MaceNews
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Thursday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the Capitol and for upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This meeting will be […]