{"id":161025,"date":"2019-12-03T14:15:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T19:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countingpips.com\/?p=161025"},"modified":"2019-12-03T12:26:33","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T17:26:33","slug":"upcoming-bank-of-canada-rate-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.investmacro.com\/forex\/2019\/12\/upcoming-bank-of-canada-rate-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Bank Of Canada Rate Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"
December 3, 2019<\/div>
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By <\/strong>Orbex<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This is a pretty busy week for the CAD. Tomorrow\u2019s rate decision is just the first of several major data points that could move the currency. There is an overwhelming consensus that the BOC will keep rates on hold one more time. But there is also a growing number of analysts who think monetary policy is out of step with reality.\u00a0So, hold, but maybe more of a dovish tone in the statement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The latest data \u2013 key among them Q3 GDP \u2013 has been in line with the central bank\u2019s views and market expectations. Basically, the economy keeps running at the\u00a0same pace as earlier in the year,<\/a>\u00a0with similar results. The trouble is, it\u2019s below historic trends, and is causing increased pressure on regulators to do something.<\/p>\n

The Market Reaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What we\u2019ll be looking for is any indication in the Rate Statement that what is called an \u201cinsurance cut\u201d is being considered by the Bank. So far, Governor Poloz has been adamant that policy has been adequate, keeping a neutral stance. We\u2019d also be very interested in any hints that the bank sees future risks.<\/p>\n

The \u201cinsurance policy\u201d rate cut implies the BOC doesn\u2019t believe there are any fundamental difficulties in the economy. But, most of Canada\u2019s trade partners have been cutting rates. The bond yield differential increases capital costs for domestic companies as well as makes it more difficult for exporters. With CAD gaining strength during the last month, the bank might want to signal that they are considering policies that would keep it from getting too strong.<\/p>\n

The Outlook in the Longer Term<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The latest survey among economists shows that\u00a0there is a small majority who expect that there will be a rate cut at the first meeting of next year.<\/strong>\u00a0However, spreads so far show that the market isn\u2019t pricing it in yet. The majority gets a little bigger when asked about the chance of a rate cut in the first quarter of next year. However, most characterize this as a \u201cbullish cut\u201d; and that even if the bank does pull the trigger, they will be adamant that it is not starting a cut cycle.<\/p>

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On the other hand, the bank has yet to try to \u201cjawbone\u201d the market in its preferred direction, and many analysts say that a rate cut won\u2019t happen until Poloz at least gives a few dovish speeches.<\/p>\n

In either case, the expectation is for CAD weakness over the medium term due to regulatory pressure.<\/strong>\u00a0Of course, if there is an agreement about US-China trade and oil demand increases following the reduction in market uncertainty, then things could change.<\/p>\n

Going Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the rest of the week, we could actually get more volatility from the data than the interest rate decision. This is since a hold is pretty much priced in at this point.\u00a0The consensus among economists is that the data will show considerable improvements<\/strong>, with Ivey PMI coming back firmly into growth territory, as well as job adds returning to their usual trend.<\/p>\n

By <\/strong>Orbex<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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