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Japanese government bonds remain in focus ahead of a widely expected rate hike later this month, while Japan’s financial leaders pledged to keep a close eye on the yen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It also raised its targets for data center power demand, with 2030’s expected figure of 83 gigawatts lifted to 108 gigawatts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office said in its Tuesday afternoon forecast that it expected cooler than average temperatures and a deepening marine layer to result in “improved overnight humidity recoveries through Friday.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
In the lead-up to an expected meeting between Xi and US President Donald Trump this month, it has also sought to shore up ties with US-friendly regional nations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The miller laughed nervously, as if he hadn’t expected this.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
