Equinox Gold is trading 6.19% down now at $9.61, as gold weakness provides the clearest sector explanation for the decline. - On October 30, stronger inflation and economic data reinforced expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate hike, putting pressure on gold miners. - Shareholders approved the Orla Mining acquisition, but available reporting does not connect it to the drop; no company-specific announcement was identified as its cause. - Shares have also declined over recent sessions.