TSX index climbs on U.S. data, firmer oil prices

By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index advanced on Wednesday as positive U.S. economic data and firmer oil prices helped drive gains in most major sectors. Separate data indicated a drop in the U.S. trade deficit to an 11-month low in November as well as gains in hiring by U.S. private employers in December. The benchmark’s rebound came after two straight sessions of sharp declines, when concerns about a global supply glut hit oil prices and shares of energy producers. The