While core prices rose at their strongest pace in almost a year in July, the key drivers were temporary factors and the annual rate remained at the Bank of Canada’s 2% target. The key message therefore remains that a soft inflation backdrop is providing an effective counterbalance to stronger activity and labour market data, which should mean the Bank opts to leaves rates unchanged until next year.
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