Canada Benchmark Set to Erase Gains For Year Amid Gold Meltdown

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The Iran war has weakened gold prices, with the commodity falling for a seventh straight session on Thursday as the conflict escalated. The drop means Canada’s stock index, which is heavily tilted to the metals sector, is set to give up its 2026 gains.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 19, 2026.
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