By dropping the qualification in its policy statement this morning that monetary stimulus will only be withdrawn "eventually", the Bank of Canada seems to be posturing to raise rates. Obviously there is now an upside risk to our forecast that interest rates will remain at current levels through this year and next. Nevertheless, we still think that emerging signs of a downturn in the housing market later this year will ultimately persuade the Bank to stand pat.
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