Oct 23 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's

resource-heavy main stock index rose on Thursday as crude and

gold prices surged, while investors awaited Canadian retail

sales data that will offer a glimpse into domestic consumer

spending patterns.

December futures on the S&P/TSX index were up 0.2%

at 6:17 a.m. ET (1017 GMT).

The energy sector took center stage after oil prices,

soared over 4% following the United States' decision to

impose sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil over

the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Simultaneously, gold prices rebounded as heightened

geopolitical tensions, fueled by U.S. sanctions against Russia

and potential new export controls targeting China, bolstered

demand for safe-haven assets.

On the economic front, Canadian retail sales figures, set

for release at 8:30 a.m. ET, are expected to show a 1% increase

in August from July.

The Toronto Stock Exchange's composite index

clawed back some recent declines on Wednesday as higher oil

prices boosted energy shares, but the move was limited as trade

tensions rose after a Reuters report that the White House is

considering a plan to curb an array of software-powered exports

to China.

Also on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said

his government's first budget will reduce economic and security

reliance on the U.S. and cut wasteful spending.

Canada remains heavily dependent on the U.S. market, with

most exports flowing south of the border. Already vulnerable to

American trade policies, Canadian exports not protected by the

U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement have suffered significantly from

existing tariffs.

In corporate news, oil and gas drilling firm Precision

Drilling ( PDS ) swung to net loss in the third quarter due to

higher tax expenses related to U.S. operations.

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