Japan Still Sees Modest Economic Recovery but Warns It Now Needs to Watch Future US Policy amid Headwinds of Inflation, Middle East Tensions, Weak Yen
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government maintained its overall assessment that the economy’s “modest recovery” is set to continue thanks to wage hikes amid widespread labor shortages, but urged a close watch on the future U.S. government policy as well as lingering high costs for necessities, geopolitical risks and the weak yen. In its […]
Japan Government Slightly Upgrades Its View on Economic Recovery after BOJ Conducts 2nd Rate Hike in July
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government upgraded its overall economic assessment for the first time in six months, noting consumer spending is supported by wage hikes and temporary income tax credits, but the change in wording is subtle and it continues to say the economy is recovering “moderately.” In its monthly report for August […]
Japan May Export Rise Led by Automobiles, Semiconductors as in April; Trade Balance in Deficit for 2nd Straight Month
–Imports Up on Higher Demand for Crude Oil, Products, Computers; Chips Down–Exports to China Post 6th Straight Y/Y Rise, Picking Up from Last Year’s Slump–Exports to US Remain Robust; Those to EU Mark 2nd Straight Y/Y Slip By Max Sato (MaceNews) –Japanese export values rose 13.5% on year in May for the sixth straight increase, […]
Japan Government Keeps Its View on Economic Recovery, Downplaying Q1 GDP Slump as Mainly Caused by Temporary Vehicle Output Suspension
Japan government keeps view on economy
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, April 25
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 DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. After, the President will […]
Japan March Export Rise Led by Continued Solid Demand for Autos, Pickup in Semiconductor Market; Trade Balance Chalks Up 1st Surplus in 3 Months
Japanese exports rise again
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, April 16
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 DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting in the Oval Office […]
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, April 12
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 DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting in the Oval Office will be closed press. In […]
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, April 4
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, APRIL 4, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In […]
ISM: US Services Sector Expands for 15th Straight Month in March but Key Index Unexpectedly Slips on Slower New Orders Growth, Weaker Employment
US service sector growth slows