The Bank of Canada’s decision to leave its policy rate at 0.50% today was as expected given that the economy returned to positive growth in the third quarter. Although it believes economic growth will accelerate next year and is neutral on the interest rate outlook, we still think policymakers are over-estimating the strength of the economy and expect another 25 basis point rate cut early next year.
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