FED’S POWELL: TRYING TO PREVENT ECON DAMAGE GETTING WORSE
–Recovery ‘Incomplete;’ Permanent Unemployment Notably Worse By Denny Gulino WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell Tuesday said he is more concerned about preventing worse damage from the pandemic crisis than celebrating any rebound, in fact, saying the economy is slowing and unemployment is worse than indicated. Powell’s main message was that there is […]
ECB’S LAGARDE: ASSET PURCHASES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN RATE CUTS FOR NOW
By Laurie Laird LONDON (MaceNews) — The European Central Bank will continue to rely on asset purchases as its main policy tool, but is not averse to further rate cuts down the line, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde. Rate cuts “work better in certain circumstances … not necessarily in a crisis situation as we […]
TUESDAY WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is Tuesday’s public White House schedule: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 EDT 10:00AM In-House Pool Call Time THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. ### — Content may […]
STATUS CHECK – A DAY OF SYMBOLISM MARRIED TO COVID REALITY
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is Monday’s status check of developments in the U.S. that can influence economic, health and political outcomes. · A leader sacrificing himself for others, or sacrificing others for himself? That was the question dividing Americans on a Monday night 30 days before a presidential election. “I stood out front. I […]
BOE’S HASKEL PREPARED TO GREENLIGHT FURTHER UK STIMULUS
—Cites ‘Positive Evidence’ of Benefits of Sub-Zero Rates Outside UK By Laurie Laird LONDON (MaceNews) – A top UK rate-setter Monday expressed his willingness to approve a further loosening of monetary policy, noting the economic benefits of sub-zero interest rates in other jurisdictions. “I stand ready to vote for more stimulus measures should they be needed,” […]
MONDAY WHITE HOUSE: VACANT SCHEDULE AFTER BUSY SUNDAY
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is the latest advisory from the White House as relayed by the pool reporter Sunday night: Asked what protocols were used tonight to protect the safety of others in the hospital, the driver, security and additional people involved into tonight’s drive-by with the president, as well as whether the president’s […]
9:19p ET SATURDAY WHITE HOUSE PHYSICIAN UPDATE
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is the White House physician’s statement on the status of President Trump issued at 9:19 p.m. ET Saturday: President Trump Saturday works in his conference room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after testing positive for COVID-19. (Official White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian). — Content may appear […]
STATUS CHECK – REMDESIVIR, A NEW TWEET AND LOTS OF WAITING
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is Friday’s status check of developments in the U.S. that can influence economic, health and political outcomes. · The wrenching change was overpowering, leaving Friday night an empty wasteland of spent emotions, whether for those in MAGA land or for many of those who were just wondering if they really […]
SATURDAY WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is Saturday’s public White House schedule: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORSATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020 EDT 9:00AM In-House Pool Call Time THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. ### — Content may appear first or exclusively on the Mace News premium service. For real-time email delivery contact tony@macenews.com. […]
DATA PREVIEW: DATA TAKES BACKSTAGE TO PENCE VS HARRIS
By Kevin Kastner WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – Sandwiched between two extremely busy weeks, a quiet period is on tap in the upcoming week – for data at least. After the “pageantry” of the first presidential debate, there is a hope that Wednesday’s undercard debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be a […]