TSX opens higher as commodity prices boost mining and energy shares

Canada's main stock index climbed on Wednesday morning as gold and oil prices recovered. Investors are now awaiting the latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes.

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Canada CACA's main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite Index , opened higher on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The index rose 0.74% to reach 33,141.51 points at the start of the trading session, reflecting a positive shift in market sentiment as trading began.
The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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