Bank unlikely to act despite downgrade to GDP forecast

Despite an apparent return to below-potential GDP growth and the financial market turmoil triggered by the UK's decision to leave the EU, we expect the Bank of Canada to leave its policy rate unchanged at 0.5% at the upcoming meeting (Wednesday 13th July). The statement will reiterate that the Bank sees the inflation risks as balanced.

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