February’s drop in manufacturing sales volumes adds to the signs that the economy had a poor month. While part of the weakness may reflect temporary factors, such as unseasonably severe winter weather, it should help to persuade the Bank of Canada to strike a dovish tone at next week’s policy meeting.
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