TSX climbs as oil prices push energy shares higher

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as higher oil prices boosted energy shares and the Federal Reserve signaled growing confidence in the U.S. economic outlook. * The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index closed up 58.92 points, or 0.38 percent, at 15,675.28. * The TSX posted 8 new 52-week highs and 4 new lows. Across all Canadian issues there were 19 new 52-week highs and 34 new lows. * The largest percentage gainer on the TSX was BRP Inc , which rose 9.5 percent, while the largest decliner was Aphria Inc , down 4.5 percent. * Among the most active Canadian stocks by volume were First Quantum , up 3.6 percent at C$18.65; Bombardier , up 0.8 percent at C$3.76 and Aurora Cannabis , down 2.1 percent at C$10.08. * The energy sector gained 3.2 percent, reflecting a 3 percent gain in the price of U.S. crude oil. (Reporting by Fergal Smith and John Tilak; Editing by David Gregorio)