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Treasury Secretary Bessent's G20 push on yen policy and China's trade surplus
- Japan's foreign exchange reserves plunge a record $79.6 billion in August after a 15.4 trillion yen intervention to defend the currency, raising concerns about US Treasury supply.
- Japan's July wages rise 4.7%, the fastest pace since 1997, with real wages up 2.4% year-on-year, bolstering the case for a BOJ rate hike and pressuring the yen.
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
Trump administration's Venezuelan oil push and calls for elections
- The Energy Secretary predicts gasoline prices will fall despite record Labor Day costs, citing boosted refinery output and the administration's Venezuela oil push to lower fuel prices.
- Rubio's Colombia-Ecuador-Peru tour advances the 'Donroe Doctrine,' pairing earthquake reconstruction aid and security cooperation with the administration's Venezuela oil-for-security push.
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances
- The Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 as Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homer, tightening the AL wild-card race.
- The Kansas City Royals fall 5-4 in extra innings to the Diamondbacks despite six scoreless innings from AL Pitcher of the Month Noah Cameron.
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
College football's Week 0 season-opening games
- Texas prepares to face top-ranked Ohio State in a highly anticipated rematch, seeking to end a two-game losing streak in the rivalry.
- Washington opens the season with a 24-10 Apple Cup win over Washington State, powered by a stout defense and true freshman contributors under coach Jedd Fisch.
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
2026 NFL preseason finale week and roster cuts
- Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and land on injured reserve, targeting a return around Week 5.
- Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray enters concussion protocol after a weekend UTV accident, likely sidelining him for the season opener against the Jets.
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
2026 MLS regular season matchday roundup
- Vincent Janssen scores a hat trick in his first Portland Timbers start, lifting Portland to a 5-4 win over Minnesota United.
- FC Dallas complete a stunning 4-3 comeback over Sporting Kansas City, with Petar Musa scoring twice and a stoppage-time penalty tying Messi's MLS scoring mark.
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