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Bank to turn forward guidance up to eleven

Although the economy has been stronger than expected, we doubt that the Bank of Canada is about to become more hawkish. Instead, we think the Bank will use its policy statement next week to double-down on its commitment to keep the policy rate unchanged for a prolonged period, in order to support a full recovery in the labour market and minimise economic scarring.

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