TRANSCRIPT: Fed’s Powell Dampens Hopes for March Rate Cut
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is a transcript of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference Wednesday, following the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee: CHAIRMAN JEROME POWELL: Good afternoon. My colleagues and I remain squarely focus on our dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the American people. The economy […]
FOMC Warns More Progress on Inflation Needed Before Any Rate Cuts
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The Federal Open Market Committee Wednesday added a warning to its stand-still policy statement, saying it does not “expect” to cut rates until it has “gained greater confidence” that inflation is moving sustainably lower toward the 2% target. The statement follows: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Jan 31
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Jan 29
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting in the Oval Office will […]
White House and Other Schedules for Friday, Jan 26
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Friday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. In-Town […]
White House and Other Schedules for Thursday, Jan 25
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Thursday’’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed press. Then, […]
White House and Other Schedules for Wednesday, Jan 24
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Wednesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 In the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route to the Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC. […]
Japan December Exports Rebound to Record High on Continued Strong Demand for Autos, Trade Balance Turns Positive
–Imports Mark 9th Straight Y/Y Fall on Lower Energy Prices –Exports to China Post 1st Rise in 13 Months, Climb to 2nd Highest on Record –Exports to US Hit Record High; Those to EU Rebound after 1st Drop in 33 Months in November–Japan 2023 Exports Also Reach Record High, Trade Deficit Cut in Half By […]
White House and Other Schedules for Tuesday, Jan 23
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Tuesday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]
White House and Other Schedules for Monday, Jan 22
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are Monday’s schedules for the White House, Treasury, USTR, the State Department and Capitol Hill as well as U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve events: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 In the morning, the President will receive the President’s Daily Brief. This meeting will be closed […]