GDX is trading at $82.55, up +6.10%, as Democrats’ midterm sweep and expectations of congressional gridlock weakened the dollar and Treasury yields, supporting bullion.

  • Rising gold prices lifted gold-miner shares broadly, including Barrick Mining, Newmont, Agnico Eagle Mines, and Kinross Gold.
  • Gains came despite falling industrial metals pressuring materials stocks, pointing to precious-metals strength rather than broad materials demand.