NUGT is trading at $166.71 (-3.25%), extending the September 21 decline as leveraged gold-miner exposure amplifies weakness in precious metals.

  • Gold futures were recently down about 0.5% near $4,361.9.
  • A firmer U.S. dollar and higher-rate expectations pressured bullion and mining shares.
  • Broader equity futures were nearly flat, indicating a primarily sector-specific move.