Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Data puts consecutive Canada rate hikes in limbo

(Reuters) - Economic data released last week showed an unexpected drop
in April wholesale trade, which wiped out strong gains in the
prior two months, while March retail sales missed estimates.




The soft data followed a string of upbeat economic
indicators that topped estimates and convinced most primary
dealers that 25 basis point rate hikes by the Bank of Canada in
July and September were a lock.


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