BOC is now expected to hike interest rates in Q2 2018 vs Q1 prior - Reuters poll

Reuters polls are like London buses, you wait for one then two come along at once

The BOC is front and centre this time and pollsters have pushed back expectations for a BOC hike to Q2 2018 from Q1 of the same year. When that hike comes it will be by 25bps they say.

Closer to home, they see the BOC leaving rates on hold at their Oct 19th meeting.

On the fiscal front, 13/19 economists say current fiscal stimulus will be somewhat effective in boosting growth. Hardly a ringing endorsement eh?

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