BoC's Poloz: Recent economic data point clearly to moderation in growth in second half of year

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, is delivering his comments, with key quotes, via Reuters, found below:

Appropriate path for rates very difficult to know because of number of unknowns around inflation outlook
Will watch financial market developments, including movements in longer-term interest rates and exchange rate
Bank will not be mechanical in policy approach, economy may act differently than in previous cycles
Bank could still be surprised in either direction; "we will continue to feel our way cautiously as we get closer to home"
Temporary factors holding inflation down should dissipate in months ahead; recent c$ moves could affect timing
Currencies can move for many reasons other than rate changes, including external factors
Currency movements can affect inflation outlook, depending on cause, size, persistence
Since July inflation forecast, core inflation has edged higher, as expected
Recent economic data point clearly to moderation in growth in second half of year
Confident economy has made significant progress, but cannot be certain of how far there is left to go
Business investment will be key driver of economic growth, has been strong across the board over H1
Issues bank will be watching include economic capacity, impact of technology on inflation, wage growth, household debt

Key notes:

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About Stephen Poloz

"Stephen S. Poloz was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada, effective 3 June 2013, for a term of seven years. As Governor, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). He currently chairs both the BIS Audit Committee and the Consultative Council for the Americas," as published on bankofcanada.ca.

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As an economist at heart, Eren Sengezer specializes in the assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of macroeconomic data, central bank policies and political developments on financial assets.

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