During the U.S. stock trading session, the Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index fell by 2.28%, closing at 405.84 points.
The NYSE ARCA Gold Miners Index, traded throughout the global market, dropped by 1.91%, closing at 2859.82 points.
The Materials Index fell by 0.80% during the U.S. stock trading session, while the Metals and Mining Index declined by 3.84%
