P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Gold prices soared to $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time, topping off an investor rush for the precious metal this year that has defied past patterns. David Uberti, who covers commodities for the Journal, joins to discuss what’s driving the surge in price. Plus, Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, said it will invest up to $2 billion in crypto-based prediction platform Polymarket. WSJ reporter Alexander Osipovich explains why Intercontinental Exchange is interested in it. And brands desperate to connect with young people are fueling a boom in the business of Gen Z translation. We hear from WSJ marketing reporter Katie Deighton about the kinds of companies doing this translation, and how Gen Z is responding. Alex Ossola hosts.

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