Despite softening home sales, the incoming data point to solid GDP growth in the second quarter, possibly outpacing the 3.7% q/q annualised rate posted in the first quarter. Needless to say, the performance of the economy over the first half of this year has been a lot stronger than anyone expected and will undoubtedly reinforce the Bank of Canada’s confidence in the economy and hawkish stance on interest rates.
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