India, July 16 -- Lower Canadian and U.S. futures and weak bullion prices point to a negative start on Bay Street Thursday morning. Worries about escalating tensions in the Middle East may also weigh on sentiment.

The United States launched a new wave of attacks in multiple locations across Iran on Wednesday night and Iran retaliated by launching fresh attacks on U.S. military bases in neighboring Gulf States, raising concerns over global shipping.

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