NUGT is trading at $186.00, down 7.26% from the September 3 close of $200.56 as gold futures pull back ahead of the August payrolls report.

  • December gold futures fell 0.4% to $4,522.60 as traders await the report.
  • Rate-hike uncertainty and profit-taking are likely amplifying the move after a sharp gold-miner rebound.
  • Fed expectations eased after dovish comments, while mixed-to-lower U.S. equity futures offer little support for risk assets.