The continued weakness in manufacturing sales volumes in May is further evidence that the non-energy economy is very unlikely to pull the economy out of its oil-induced slump anytime soon. Accordingly, this supports the case for the Bank of Canada to cut rates at its policy meeting later this morning.
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