The unexpected widening of the trade deficit in May is further evidence that, after contracting in the first quarter, the economy probably shrank further in the second quarter. In other words, Canada is in recession. This is why we expect the Bank of Canada to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.50% at next week's meeting.
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