GDX is trading at $85.46 (-3.13%) as higher Treasury yields and a firmer dollar pressure gold and weigh on miners.

  • Traders are cautious ahead of the 2:00 p.m. ET FOMC minutes.
  • Expectations of a higher-for-longer rate path are adding pressure.
  • Broader markets are also lower, though rate and bullion headwinds appear especially relevant to miners.