TSX rises as lower bond yields offset sector weakness

Canada's main stock index rose as lower bond yields boosted risk appetite and offset weakness in energy and technology shares. The materials sector also gained as precious metal prices rebounded on a softer dollar.

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Canada's main stock index rose 0.52% to 35,770 points during Thursday morning trading, as lower bond yields offset technology and energy losses. The rebound followed sharp declines in the previous session as falling borrowing costs boosted risk appetite. Investors are weighing sector-specific pressures against broader economic resilience.

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