PMI data for both countries improved in January
U.S. markets also down after Trump names hawkish Fed chair nominee
However, retail enthusiasm for silver seen as 'not sustainable'
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 159.94 points
Commodity prices helped Canada’s main stock index on Wednesday
BoC, Fed expected to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday
U.S. markets rise ahead of tech giants' Q4 earnings this week
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
Safe haven gold nears US$5,000 an ounce while silver tops US$100-mark
Details about Greenland framework that Trump said he reached with head of NATO still sparse