Japan Aug Machine Orders Expectedly Dip After Recent Computer Demand
–Japan Govt Downgrades View: Pickup in Machine Orders Pausing–Cabinet Office Official: Demand for Computers Seen on Firm Trend–Q3 Core Orders Seen Unlikely to Grow 11% Q/Q, As Projected Earlier By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese machinery orders, the key leading indicator of business investment in equipment, unexpectedly slumped in August as demand for computers took […]
Atlanta Fed’s Bostic: Upside Inflation Risks Show Need to Start Tapering
–Sees First Funds Rate Hikes ‘More Than A Year Off’ –Doubts Tapering Will Have Much Economic or Financial Impact –Price Stability ‘Could Be On The Line In Coming Months’ –Persistent Wage-Price Pressures Could ‘Unanchor’ Inflation Expectations By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic sounded somewhat of an alarm about […]
<strong>Japan Sentiment Picks Up on Vaccine Rollout But Q3 GDP Seen Slower</strong>
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s sentiment surveys painted a rosier picture as the government has lifted its Covid-19 state of emergency on heavily hit regions, setting the stage for gradually reopening the economy, but global supply chain disruptions remain a major hindrance to recovery. The monthly Economy Watchers Survey, which was conducted by the […]
Italy’s G20 Summit on Afghanistan: UN Tasked with Crisis Exit Road Map, IMF, World Bank Aim to Head off ‘Financial Collapse’
By Silvia Marchetti ROME (MaceNews) – The G20 extraordinary summit on Afghanistan held on Tuesday under the Italian presidency mandated the United Nations with the task of defining a global ‘road map’ to tackle the humanitarian crisis and avoid the financial collapse of the nation. At the end of the online event, Italian premier Mario […]
Supply Bottlenecks Punish German Economic Sentiment in October
ZURICH (MaceNews) – Economic sentiment in Germany fell in October as supply bottlenecks for raw materials and intermediate products hamper the economy, according to the latest report from the ZEW Institute in Mannheim. The ZEW index of economic sentiment fell 4.2 points to 22.3 in October, below the 24.0 median of an Econoday survey of […]
Tuesday October 12 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 In the morning, the President will meet virtually with G20 leaders to discuss close coordination on Afghanistan among the world’s largest economies, select guests, and international financial institutions. The meeting will be convened by G20 Chair Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy. […]
Italy’s Government Tensions Likely to Spike Over Upcoming Thorny Competition Law – Sources
By Silvia Marchetti ROME (MaceNews) – Rome’s government is expected to clear by the end of October a key thorny competition law aimed at supporting investments, a law which is likely to further raise tensions among ruling allies, according to coalition sources. The decree, which was meant to be initially approved ahead of the summer, […]
Monday October 11 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021 In the afternoon, the President will return to the White House from Wilmington, Delaware. The departure from Delaware Air National Guard Base will be covered by the out-of-town pool. The arrival on the South Lawn will be open press and pooled for […]
Saturday October 8 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 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: NBC Print: AFP Sunday’s Out-of-Town Pool Wires: AP, Reuters, […]
Friday October 8 Washington Schedules from Mace News
The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. Then, the President will sign into law S. 1828, the “HAVANA Act of 2021,” and S. 1917, the “K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021,” in the […]