What are today's top business/market headlines?
Here are the top business/market headlines as of Saturday, October 3, 2026 (U.S.):
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- US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflation
Backs: “Wall Street finished Friday near record highs after a weaker‑than‑expected September jobs report (29,000 jobs added; jobless rate up to 4.2%) eased near‑term inflation fears and lifted equities; Treasury yields whipsawed into the close.”
- G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
Backs: “G7 leaders agreed to a coordinated release of about 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves; oil prices fell on the news.”
- Global shares gain, bonds supported as oil drops, jobs data misses expectations | MarketScreener
Backs: “After spiking to multi‑decade highs earlier in the week, Treasury yields swung sharply Friday; recent Fed commentary has also tamped down odds of another rate hike at the late‑October meeting.”
- Tesla shares climb 5% after sales surprise Wall Street despite AI, robotaxis pivot
Backs: “Tesla beat Q3 delivery estimates with 486,532 vehicles, helping lift the stock; the company set Q3 earnings for October 21.”
- Rivian deliveries hit record high as R2 rollout gains momentum By Reuters
Backs: “Rivian posted record Q3 deliveries, topping analyst expectations and reaffirming its 2026 outlook.”
- Nike quarterly sales miss estimates as China weakness, competition weigh | MarketScreener
Backs: “Nike shares slumped after revenue missed and management guided to a steeper‑than‑expected decline, with additional restructuring steps announced.”