The Bank's October Monetary Policy Report (MPR) presents an overly optimistic outlook for Canada's economy. While weak foreign demand restrains Canada's exports, flagging domestic business confidence and tentative signs of housing fatigue point to an economy more likely to underperform its potential, rather than rise above it. Overall, this suggests further downside risk to the already weaker case for higher interest rates.
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