No surprises from the BOC: the interest rate remains unchanged at 0.50% once again. The focus shifts to the accompanying statement and the press conference that follows. The lower growth prospects in the accompanying statement weigh on the Canadian dollar.

The statement is dovish and the C$ is sliding. USD/CAD is up to resistance at 1.3070.

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