VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is trading down 3.1% at approximately $94.00 amid a broader rotation out of risk assets and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
- The decline follows a two-day slide and rising volatility in critical minerals and EV-related metals linked to tech and crypto market weakness.
- Increased trade tensions and macro headlines have heightened sensitivity in the strategic metals space ahead of the upcoming U.S. Employment Situation report.