TORONTO, July 12 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped shortly after the open on Wednesday as investors awaited a highly anticipated interest rate decision by the Bank of Canada, with energy stocks, bolstered by higher oil prices, and materials, leading the rally.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE rose 124.11 points, or 0.82 percent, to 15,273.25 shortly after the open.
Nine of the index's 10 main groups advanced.