Crypto and Gold Miners Sell-Off as Hot Jobs Data Cement September Fed Hike

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Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading higher amid a rise in gold and silver in response to falling Treasury yields and a weakening dollar. Fed Governor Waller's comment that he is inclined to support holding interest rates steady may contribute to the metals' rally.

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Shares of precious metal-related stocks are trading lower as climbing bond yields and August's economic data raise inflationary concerns and interest-rate hike expectations. A slightly stronger dollar may contribute to the a selloff of the commodity.

Shares of software companies are trading lower after August's hotter-than-expected payrolls report increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting. A stronger U.S. dollar and higher rate expectations are weighing on growth stocks by reducing investor appetite for higher-risk assets.

Shares of crypto-related companies are trading lower amid a decline in Bitcoin prices following August's hotter-than-expected payrolls report, which boosted expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike at its next meeting. A stronger U.S. dollar and higher interest-rate expectations are further weighing on crypto and other risk assets by reducing investor appetite for speculative investments.