The Bank of Canada’s decision today to keep its policy interest rate at 0.50% and to remain neutral on the outlook for rates shows that, despite strong economic growth and employment gains, policymakers aren’t convinced that the economy is on a sustainable growth path. With more signs of a potential downturn in housing emerging, it won’t be long before markets begin to speculate about possible interest rate cuts.
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