From a risk sentiment point of view, concerns over the growth outlook, inflation and the forcefulness of central bank tightening haven't materially changed, which makes me suspect we are simply seeing bottom-buying," said Stuart Cole, head macro economist at Equiti Capital. The materials sector .GSPTTMT, which includes precious and base metals miners and fertilizer companies, added 1.6%, helped by stronger gold and copper prices, while consumer discretionary .GSPTTCD shares gained 2.2%. O/RMET/L Cronos Group Inc CRON.TO jumped 14% to the top of the index after the pharmaceutical firm posted upbeat first-quarter results.