Critical week begins with shockwaves from Japan election, says Reuters

Critical week begins with shockwaves from Japan election, says Reuters

By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. A hugely pivotal week for world markets begins with investors in Asia already bracing for volatile trading in Japanese assets on Monday after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost his parliamentary majority in the country’s general election. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party has … Read more

Cuba begins gradual power restoration following widespread blackout, reports Reuters

Critical week begins with shockwaves from Japan election, says Reuters

By Dave Sherwood and Marianna Parraga Cuba has restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power plants. The vast majority of the country’s 10 million residents were still in the dark … Read more

California begins power shutoffs amid heightened fire danger and strong winds

California begins power shutoffs amid heightened fire danger and strong winds

A California utility shut off power in 12 counties in the northern part of the state as a major “diablo wind” — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — spiked the risk of power lines sparking a wildfire. About 13,000 customers woke up without electricity Friday after Pacific Gas and Electric shut off … Read more