Lower loonie's influence on core inflation waning

While headline inflation has fallen sharply due to lower energy prices, the boost to core inflation from the lower Canadian dollar may fade sooner than most realise. Wholesale price inflation, which is most sensitive to swings in the exchange rate, appears to have peaked. Accordingly, we wouldn't be surprised to see core inflation slow significantly in the months ahead.

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