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Randall Bartlett
Senior Director of Canadian Economics
Weekly Commentary
Inflation in Canada Is Always and Everywhere the Bank of Canada’s Problem
June 9, 2023
- Canadian existing home sales were probably up sharply again in May.
- Canada: May housing starts are expected to have been more muted.
- While the Fed is expected to hit pause, another rate hike wouldn't come as a surprise.
- US inflation should continue to ease, driven by falling energy prices.
- We expect another rise in US industrial production but a slump in retail sales.
- The European Central Bank will likely raise its rates again.