Equinox Gold Surges 15.17% on $290M Trading Volume Spike Ranks 342nd as Commodity Rotation Drives Short-Term Interest

Equinox Gold (EQX) surged 15.17% on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with a trading volume of $290 million, marking a 246.81% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 342nd in volume among listed equities, reflecting renewed short-term investor interest in the gold producer.

The price action followed a strategic shift in capital allocation toward commodity-related assets amid rising inflation expectations. Analysts noted that EQX's performance aligned with broader market rotation into cyclical sectors, driven by speculative positioning in gold prices. No company-specific announcements or earnings reports were cited as direct catalysts for the move.

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