TSX opens higher on U.S. inflation data relief

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(Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index rose on Wednesday, with technology stocks leading gains, after data showed a slower-than-expected rise in U.S. inflation last month.

At 9:30 a.m. ET (1330 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 165.34 points, or 0.84%, at 19,743.64.