BoC is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged, as per the market consensus expectations, as there is good inflation and the decline in oil and commodity prices is compensated by the economic activity in non-resource sector.
Canada's central bank expects the exports and its consumer to support the economy, as lower capex in energy sector continues to depress the investment outlook.
"The loonie will be following the GDP reading and BoC's statement, with the reaction to the local employment report muted by NFP, but otherwise should keep tracking oil prices and the general dollar trend", says Barclays in a research note.


Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge
RBA Rate Decision: Deputy Governor Signals Genuine Debate Ahead of March Meeting
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed
Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now: AABB, GOLD, GDX
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Inflation Fears
Japan's BOJ Independence Under Fire as PM Takaichi's Rate Stance Draws Political Heat
RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.10% in Closest Vote Since Transparent Voting Began
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026




