It’s tempting to conclude from the very strong 0.6% m/m gain in January GDP that the economy has turned the corner and that the Bank of Canada’s dovish take on the economy is out of tune with reality. But we aren’t ready to sound the all clear siren until there are clear signs that business investment and exports are increasing consistently, not with the huge downside risks related to housing imbalances.
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