Precious Metals

Gold and Silver Surge as Payroll Miss Crushes Fed Hike Odds

Gold and silver advanced after weak payroll growth reduced expectations for an October Fed rate increase, although elevated oil prices and continuing Strait of Hormuz risks kept inflation concerns firmly in the market’s view.

Stock Market

Tesla Shares Rocket 5% as Deliveries Defy Expectations

Tesla shares rose 5% after third quarter deliveries surpassed analyst forecasts and improved from the second quarter, even as volume remained about 2% below last year and the company faced stronger Chinese competition.

Stock Market

Ford Narrowly Beats Hyundai to Defend No. 3 U.S. Sales Crown

Ford narrowly retained the No. 3 U.S. sales position despite a 6.6% quarterly decline, beating Hyundai’s combined 506,200 vehicle total as recovering F-Series inventories helped offset steep electric vehicle losses and discontinued models.

Investing

Fed Officials Crush Market Bets on October Rate Increase

Comments from John Williams and Philip Jefferson sharply reduced expectations for an October rate increase, leaving global brokerages focused on December as Fed officials await more data on inflation, employment and the broader economy.