TSX hits eight-day low on mining losses

Canada main stock index dropped to an eight-day low driven by declines in metal mining shares. Higher bond yields and US rate hike concerns weighed on investor sentiment.

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Canada's main stock index fell 44.97 points, or 0.1%, to 35,706.46 on Thursday afternoon, marking an eight-day low. The drop was led by metal mining shares amid a global bond market sell-off. The Toronto Stock Exchange closed at its lowest level since September 16.

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