Shares of gold miners fell, tracking the decline in bullion prices.
Spot gold XAU= was down 1.9% at $4,278.10/ounce as hawkish Fed signals bolstered rate-hike expectations, powering the US dollar and weighing on non-yielding bullion.
The dollar hit a two-month high, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for holders in other currencies.
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