Lane continues to speak

  • Where we are now is still relatively low compared to what we think is the neutral level
  • GDP from Q2 suggests growth was rather strong, that's what data dependence looks like
  • Households are more indebted than a few years ago, we have to watch changes closely
  • Each decision is a live decision
  • Household debt is an issue that's been continuing to play out and it's really linked to strength of housing markets
  • Consumer indebtedness is a big vulnerability for Canadian financial system

Some even "stronger" jawboning but it's combined with rosy comments on the economy. I tend to think of the economic view as the important part but the market has other ideas today.