Eurozone Consumer Inflation Rose 3.0 Percent in August, Confirming Flash Estimate

ZURICH (MaceNews) – Inflation in the Eurozone rose to 3.0 percent in August, led by double-digitgrowth in energy costs, according to the latest report from Eurostat. Today’s result confirmed the flash estimate released previously and is faster than the 2.2 percentannual rate registered in July. Inflation has risen consistently over the past twelve months; a […]

Friday September 17 Washington Schedules from Mace News

The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 In the morning, the President will reconvene the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) to galvanize efforts to confront the global climate crisis. At this meeting, the President will emphasize both the urgency and the economic benefits of stronger climate […]

Japan Govt Sees Slower Economic Pickup Amid Disrupted Supply Chains, Pandemic Spike

— Consumption, Factory Output Downgraded While Exports on Track By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government Thursday provided a more cautious view of the recent pickup in the domestic economy, saying its pace is slowing in the face of global supply chain disruptions and a surge in coronavirus cases, according to its monthly report released […]

Thursday September 16 Washington Schedules from Mace News

The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 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 deliver remarks on leveling the playing field in our economy to […]

Japan Aug Export Rise Slows; Trade Deficit on Energy, Vaccine Import Surge

By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese exports continued rising at a double-digit rate on year in August after the pandemic-triggered 2020 slump, but their momentum lost steam amid global supply chain disruptions and rising Covid-19 cases, data released Thursday by the Ministry of Finance showed. Demand for Japanese iron and steel as well as semiconductor-producing […]

US, UK And Australia Announce ‘New Alignment’ in the Indo-Pacific

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is the White House transcript of the background press call on AUKUS, the sweeping declaration of cooperation among the U.S., the UK and Australia, to strengthen joint defense against China. The transcript of the call, held on an embargoed basis before the official announcement available at whitehouse.gov, adds much additional […]

Wednesday September 15 Washington Schedules from Mace News

The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In the afternoon, the President will host a meeting with business leaders and CEOs on the COVID-19 response. This meeting in the EEOB Library will […]

Japan July Machine Orders Rebound Slightly; Pickup from 2020 Continues

By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japanese machinery orders, the key leading indicator of business investment in equipment, rebounded slightly in July, staying on course toward a second consecutive quarterly rise in July-September, data released Wednesday by the Cabinet Office showed. Orders from manufacturers marked the fourth straight rise while those from non-manufacturers posted the first […]

Tuesday September 14 Washington Schedules from MaceNews

WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, the State Department, USTR, the Capitol and for upcoming Federal Reserve events: The White House DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 In the morning, the President will travel to Denver, Colorado. The departure from Long Beach Airport will be open […]