The worse-than-expected 0.1% m/m contraction in GDP in April and equivalent sized estimated fall in May suggests that growth was flat at best in the second quarter, with a clear risk of a contraction. This is why we expect the Bank of Canada to resume its easing cycle with two more interest rate cuts later this year – slightly more than markets expect.
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