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Mission (almost) accomplished

The further fall in headline inflation in April, to a three-year low of 2.6%, means the 2% target could be achieved as soon as August. Whether the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates in a couple of weeks or waits until July, our key message is that the Bank is likely to loosen policy by more than markets are pricing in over the next 12-18 months.

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