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US QE2 no boon for Canada

The Fed's new programme of asset purchases (QE2) does not change our view that Canada faces an extended period of weak economic performance. We continue to expect GDP growth to stagger along at around 2% next year. Indeed, there is a danger that QE2 in the US could have a negative impact on Canada's economy.

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