BOJ Keeps Easing Stance; Covid Risk Remains, Public Inflation Views Picking Up
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Japan said Thursday it is maintaining its stimulative policy, as expected, to support economic recovery from the pandemic-caused 2020 slump and continue guiding near-zero inflation toward its elusive 2% target. The central bank remains optimistic about the medium-term outlook for steady recovery following short-term weakness, but also […]
Thursday October 27 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House COMPREHENSIVE TRIP GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Thursday, October 28, 2021 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks in the East Room. These remarks will be covered by the in-house pool and pre-credentialed media. [RSVP here by 8:00 AM]. In the afternoon, the President and […]
Japan Sept Retail Sales Dip on Pandemic Restrictions, Slashed Car Output
(MaceNews) – Japanese retail sales came in firmer than expected in September but they still posted the second straight year-on-year drop as Covid-19 restrictions remained in place until the end of the month and supply chain disruptions choked new car deliveries, data released Thursday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed. The ministry […]
Bank of Canada Sees Rate Hike in Mid-2022, Earlier Than Forecast Before
–BOC Brings Forward Rate Hike Timing From 2nd Half 2022 on Economic Pickup–BOC Revises Up 2022 CPI Forecast Sharply Higher, Slashes 2021 GDP Projection–Central Bank Keeps 0.25% Policy Rate As Expected But Ends Asset Purchases By Max Sato (MaceNews) – The Bank of Canada left its record-low policy interest rate unchanged Wednesday but revised its […]
Wednesday October 27 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 In the morning, the President will participate virtually in the annual East Asia Summit. The President will reaffirm U.S. support for the ASEAN-led regional architecture and discuss his vision for working together with allies and partners to address the most pressing issues […]
Tuesday October 26 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. Then, the President will participate virtually in the annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit, where he will discuss the United States’ enduring commitment to ASEAN centrality and strengthening […]
German Oct Business Confidence Dampened by Supply Delays
ZURICH (MaceNews) – Business confidence in Germany was hampered by supply delays, according to the latest report from the Munich-based Ifo institute. The IFO Business Climate Index fell to 97.7 in October, slightly below the Econoday median of 98.1 in a survey of economists’ forecasts. The September result was revised to 98.9, from the 98.8 […]
Monday October 25 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 In the morning, the President will travel from Wilmington, Delaware to Plainfield, New Jersey. The departure from Delaware Air National Guard Base will be covered by the supplemental pool and out-of-town pool. The arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport will be open […]
Weekend Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 On Saturday and Sunday, the President has no public events scheduled. Saturday’s Out-of-Town Pool Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP, NYT TV Corr & Crew: FOX Print: Los Angeles Times Sunday’s Out-of-Town Pool Wires: […]
ECB’s Monetary Policy To Stay On Course Despite Inflation Rise – BOI
By Silvia Marchetti ROME (MaceNews) – The European Central Bank’s monetary policy is expected to remain accommodative despite the “significant” but “temporary” rise in inflation across the eurozone, the Bank of Italy said in its Economic Bulletin released on Friday. According to the BOI “the significant rise in inflation is attributable to the increases in […]