U.S. markets were also down on virus anxiety
Sales beat expectations, according to Refinitiv
Jean Francois Perrault pegs the likelihood of a Canadian recession at 25%
CPI was up 2.2% year over year in December
The central bank forecasts 1.6% growth this year
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 25.11 points
U.S. markets were closed on Monday
Markets are being propelled by stabilization in the global economy, says Manulife Investment Management
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 69.60 points on Thursday
New heights reached after the U.S. and China signed a trade deal