White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, Dec 28
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, DECEMBER 28, 2023 The President has no public events scheduled. Out-of-Town PoolWires: AP, Reuters, BloombergWire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, […]
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 […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Dec 27
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: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
Bank of Japan December Meeting Summary: Wait to See Signs of Sustained Wage Hikes in Fiscal 2024 Before Considering Rate Hike
–Members Agree BOJ Needs to Maintain Easing to Support Positive Wages-to-Prices Cycle –A Few Members Warn Against Being Complacent about Upside Risks to Inflation By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Bank of Japan board members argued that they should wait until next spring (from March to May) to confirm whether annual labor talks will lead to […]
Italy Puts Brakes on USD-Denominated Bond Issuance for Third Straight Year
—More retail, green bonds to come —Foreign markets not key at present By Silvia Marchetti ROME (MaceNews) – Rome’s rightist government is keeping new issuance of USD-denominated bonds on hold in 2024 for a third consecutive year in light of higher yields and the euro’s weakness, according to ruling coalition sources. Italy is less keen to […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Dec 26
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, DECEMBER 26, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
Japan November Jobless Rate Unchanged at 2.5% After Improving for 2nd Straight Month in October
–Higher Job Losses, Retirements on Month Offset by Fewer Quits for Other Openings, Flat New Job Seekers –Employment Up on Year for 16th Straight Month; Surge Led by Rebound in Manufacturing, Medical/Welfare Services –Hotels, Restaurants Continue Hiring Workers; Construction Jobs Down for 2nd Straight Month After Recent Gains –Number of Unemployed Posts 1st Year-on-Year Rise […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Dec 25
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, DECEMBER 25, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, Dec 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: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. […]