The 1.7% annualised gain in GDP in the first quarter was weaker than the Bank of Canada’s forecast for an above-potential 2.8% increase. With consumption growth looking much stronger than expected, however, we don’t think this enough to push the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates at its June meeting next week, rather than waiting until July.
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