[Gold Mining Stocks Decline as Strong U.S. Inflation Data Boosts Fed Rate Hike Expectations] Jin10 Data, October 14 – Gold prices fell as stronger-than-expected inflation data heightened market bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, leading to a decline in gold mining stocks. Major gold mining companies Barrick Gold (B.N) and Newmont (NEM.N) dropped 1.5% and 1.7%, respectively. South African gold miners Harmony Gold (HMY.N), Gold Fields (GFI.N), and Sibanye-Stillwater (SBSW.N) fell 1.6%, 0.8%, and 2.6%, respectively. Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM.N) declined 2.2%, while Kinross Gold (KGC.N) dropped 1.6%.