A Reuters poll of Canadian economists shows that 55% expect a 25 bp hike from the BOC next week to 1%. For what its worth, 10 of 12 primary dealers (firms that deal at Canadian bond auctions) see a hike next week.
Looks like we could get some volatility on Wednesday, if nothing else.
10 Responses to “Canada rate hike a coin flip, almost”
I’ll try and catch up with you this week.
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AUTOREFRESH 
Are you saying that 10 out of 12 primary dealers tossed a coin and it came up heads?
More likely they said their cats preferred Whiskas.
The economists use coins, the primary dealers use dowsing rods as they’re way more sophisticated
You know, last night I stayed up all night drinking and playing poker with tarot
cards. I got a full house and four people are now dead. Strange, because I’ve no hangover …
I have a full house all the time – any ideas?
That’s it Blackers… I’ve had it… get on the next plane because you’re cleaning the darn coffee off my monitor this time!
Where are you? Whales?
A farm, lil. Will you take me in too?
Dunno why I didn’t think of that
You any good at milking?
LOL