XGD.TO is trading at CA$58.63 (+6.35%) as gold-mining shares rebound after bullion recovered from the August 18 selloff.
- Gold strengthened as Treasury yields eased.
- Ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks continued supporting safe-haven demand.
- Upcoming FOMC minutes keep rate expectations central, while improving precious-metals sentiment and rebounding global gold equities support the move.