Japan February Exports Post 12th Straight Y/Y Rise After Slower January Growth
–Imports Up on Rising Energy Prices, Leading to 7th Straight Trade Deficit –Exports to China Rebound After Irregular Shipments Around Lunar New Year –Auto Exports Rebound Amid Lingering Supply Constraints By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese exports rose from a year earlier for the 12th straight month in February, picking up from slower growth in […]
Rome Resumes Role On Euro-Atlantic Stage, Common Stance with US ‘Key’ In Ukraine Crisis Exit – Sources
–Ukraine’s Zelensky to address Italian lower house ROME (MaceNews) – Italy has resumed a ‘key role’ on the Euro-Atlantic stage in working on an exit from the Ukraine crisis after hosting the US-China meeting, according to sources comprising the ruling coalition. Monday’s meeting in Rome between US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and top Chinese […]
German Economic Sentiment Plunges on Ukraine, Sanctions, ZEW Reports
ZURICH (MaceNews) – Economic sentiment in Germany fell by a historic margin in March, as the war in Ukraine and resulting sanctions against Russia pushed the ZEW institute’s measure of economic sentiment into sharply negative territory. The ZEW measure of economic sentiment plunged 93.6 points in March to a reading of -39.3 from the February […]
Tuesday March 15 Washington Schedules from Mace News
THE WHITE HOUSE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the President’s Daily Brief in the Oval Office. This meeting will be closed press. In the afternoon, the President will sign into law H.R. 2471, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.” The Vice President and the Acting Director […]
Monday March 14 Washington Schedules from Mace News
THE WHITE HOUSE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In the afternoon, the President will address the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. These remarks will be open to pre-credentialed […]
Weekend White House Schedule from Mace News
THE WHITE HOUSE WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2022 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 On Saturday, the President has no public events scheduled. On Sunday, the President and the First Lady will return to the White House from Camp David. The arrival on the South Lawn will be open press and pooled for TV. Saturday’s In-Town Pool Wires: AP, Reuters, […]
Text: G7 Details Current and Future Sanctions Vs Russia
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is the joint statement statement Friday by the Group of Seven countries, detailing new current sanctions and anticipated future sanctions being imposed on Russia: We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) remain resolved to stand with the Ukrainian people and government who heroically resist Russian President Vladimir Putin’s […]
Friday March 11 Washington Schedules from Mace News
THE WHITE HOUSE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. Then, the President will announce actions to continue to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine. These remarks in the Roosevelt Room will […]
Japan January Household Spending Rebounds Y/Y on Less Strict Covid Rules
–Spending in January Dips Vs. December Amid Omicron-Led Spike in Covid Cases –Ministry Sees Spending As Largely Flat, To Watch Impact of Restrictions on February By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s household spending slipped back on the month in January, hit by the drag from the Omicron-led spike in Covid cases, but posted the first […]
ECB Cuts Asset Purchases, Could Exit QE in Q3
— Rate Hikes to Come ‘Some Time After’ Asset Purchases End LONDON (MaceNews) – The European Central Bank surprised forecasters, announcing a reduction in asset purchases over the second quarter and raising the possibility of a rate hike this year, following the conclusion of Thursday’s governing council meeting. Purchases under the long-running Asset Purchase Programme will […]