Although there is limited scope to reduce interest rates further, the hit from lower oil prices on the economy is taking a heavier toll than widely acknowledged. Without any offset from the non-energy economy, we see no reason why the Bank wouldn't take out more insurance by lowering rates from 0.75% to 0.25% before year end.
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