BoC: Governor Poloz in focus today - TDS

Research Team at TDS, suggests that the Bank of Canada Governor Poloz is scheduled to speak at a CD Howe Institute dinner about the role of services in the Canadian economy.

Key Quotes

“Given the relatively strong performance in the services sector, his comments themselves are unlikely to dampen market sentiment. However, in light of the sharp increase in Canadian rates since the US election and the soft economic outlook, it is safe to expect some tough questions in the audience Q&A and press conference. The embargo will be lifted on his speech at 19:45 ET and the press conference will follow at 21:00 ET.”