Former Bank of Japan Board Member Highlights Conditions for Exiting Accommodative Monetary Policy
Former Bank of Japan advisory board member, Tsuyoshi Kataoka, suggested on Thursday that the central bank will only be able to exit its accommodative monetary policy if it consistently meets its 2% inflation target. Speaking at the Reuters Global Markets Forum, Kataoka emphasized the importance of successful wage negotiations in the spring of 2024 to […]
Fed President Thomas Barkin Urges Caution as US Economic Growth Shows Signs of Re-Acceleration
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin Discusses Potential Re-Acceleration of US Economic Growth by [Author Name] Washington, DC – In a statement released on Thursday, Thomas Barkin, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, emphasized the need for the Federal Reserve Board (Fed) to be aware of the possibility that the United […]
The US economy is robust but slowing in some parts = Treasury Secretary Yellen | Reuters
US Treasury Secretary Yellen said on Thursday that the US economy was doing well on strong consumer spending, but that some regions were slowing. He said he expected inflation to continue to fall over the next two years. He gave an interview to CNBC. (2023 REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz) [ワシントン ７日 ロイター] – US Treasury Secretary Yellen […]
US debt ceiling suspension bill, approval prospects = Speaker of the House | Reuters
US House Speaker McCarthy (Republican) announced on the 31st that there will be a vote on the bill to temporarily suspend the federal debt ceiling, and the bill will be passed. (Reuters/Julia Nikhinson, 2023) [ワシントン ３１日 ロイター] – US House Speaker McCarthy (Republican) announced on the 31st that there will be a vote on the […]
US debt ceiling talks, discrepancies over $70 billion discretionary spending ‘close to agreement’ = sources | Reuters
Negotiations between President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy over raising the US debt ceiling are nearing a deal, with a difference of just $70 billion between the two on “discretionary spending,” excluding social security and other items. (2023 REUTERS/Craig Hudson) [ワシントン ２５日 ロイター] – Talks between President Biden and Speaker of the House McCarthy over […]
Responding to criticism of the US debt ceiling, Mr Biden adjusts telephone discussions with the Speaker of the House | Reuters
The US administration and Congressional Republicans traded accusations on Wednesday over the federal debt ceiling. No talks took place that day, and a White House official said President Biden had directed his administration team to schedule a phone call with House Speaker McCarthy (pictured, a Republican) for Monday morning ET. FILE PHOTO: Washington, DC May […]
The situation around raising the US debt ceiling “tougher than in the past” = Treasury Secretary | Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on May 13 that the situation surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling hike was “more difficult than it has been in the past,” but she hoped for a solution to avoid a default. Pictured: Ms Yellen meets Finance Minister Suzuki. Representative photo in Niigata (2023 Reuters) Niigata […]
US faces “serious risk of default” in first half of June = Congressional Budget Office | Reuters
The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned on Wednesday that it faces a “significant risk” of a default as early as early June if the federal debt ceiling is not raised. FILE PHOTO: April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz [ワシントン １２日 ロイター] – The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned on Thursday that it faces a […]
NY state manufacturing business index, 10.80 in April greatly exceeds expectations | Reuters
[ワシントン １７日 ロイター] – The New York State Manufacturing Index, released by the New York Fed on the 17th, rose 35.4 points to 10.8 in April. That was well above economists’ expectations of minus 18.0. New orders and shipments have increased. A positive number means New York manufacturing is growing. It is also an encouraging […]
French Prime Minister Forced to Adopt Pension Reform Bill, Upheaval in Chamber, Frequent Protests | Reuters
slide show ( 2 images ) PARIS (Reuters) – French Prime Minister Borne on Thursday was forced to adopt a constitutional provision without a vote to reform the pension system, raising the retirement age by two years to 64. In the parliamentary chamber, there were cries of “Resign!” The government has argued that raising the […]
