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Bank to remain on the sidelines for time being

We anticipate that the Bank of Canada will retain its neutral bias on rates in next week's policy statement, although some dovish tweaks might surprise markets. Economic growth remains unbalanced, thwarted by weak exports and housing imbalances. Meanwhile, competitive pressures are limiting the higher inflationary effects from a lower Canadian dollar.

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