TSX climbs as Fed reassures markets

By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada's main stock index advanced on Monday as the Federal Reserve's reassurance of its support for the U.S. economy built investor confidence and helped push up the market's financial and energy sectors. The Toronto stock market's benchmark index was on track to record its ninth straight monthly gain. Fed Chair Janet Yellen said measures by the U.S. central bank to boost the economy will be necessary for some time to come. "We've got a steady hand on the wheel," said David Cockfield, managing director and portfolio manager at Northland Wealth Management.