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Gold Crashed 30% This Year — Now It's Climbing Again. Should Your TFSA or RRSP Be In It?

  August 12, 2026 If you've only glanced at the gold headlines this week, you've probably seen some version of "gold near two-month high." That's true — spot gold touched an intraday peak of US$4,434.84 an ounce on Tuesday, its best level since June 5, before settling back to around US$4,382. But "two-month high" undersells what's actually happened to gold in 2026, and that fuller story is the part that matters if you're deciding whether to put any of it in a TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA right now. Here's the short version: gold went nearly vertical in January, hit an all-time record, crashed by close to 30% within weeks, spent the spring and early summer languishing near US$4,000, and has spent the last six weeks clawing about 10% of that back. Where it goes from here is genuinely split among the banks that cover it professionally. That's the setup worth understanding before you buy. The wildest year gold has ever had Gold entered 2026 already o...
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Poland Thwarts Explosive Plot Targeting Canada and U.S.

 

Authorities in Poland have arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged plot to send explosives to Canada and the United States. The suspects were reportedly planning to use courier services to mail the dangerous materials, which were camouflaged to avoid detection.

The National Prosecutor’s Office in Poland revealed that the arrests were made following a detailed investigation into the group’s activities. The parcels, which contained explosives and other hazardous materials, were intercepted before they could be dispatched.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have acknowledged the arrests but have refrained from commenting further to maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation. This incident highlights the importance of international cooperation in preventing acts of terrorism and ensuring public safety.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the plot and any additional individuals involved.


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