Shares of gold miners fell, tracking lower bullion prices.
Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,007.61/ounce.
Gold prices fell, pressured by a firm U.S. dollar and elevated U.S. Treasury yields, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision and remarks from Chair Kevin Warsh later in the day for clues on its policy path.
Newmont, Barrick and other miners decline
Top miner Newmont and Barrick Mining were down 1.5% and 2.7%, respectively.
U.S.-listed shares of South African miners Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti and Harmony Gold declined between about 1% and 2.3%.
Canadian miners Agnico Eagle Mines and Kinross Gold fell 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively.
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