Overnight index swaps now imply a 65% chance that the Bank of Canada will respond to fears about the spread of the coronavirus by cutting interest rates next week. But cases of the virus in Canada are still limited to just 14, and the Bank is concerned about the consequences of looser policy for the housing market. While the virus may eventually force the Bank’s hand, for now we expect it to remain on the side lines.
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