A near-consensus result for a report is rarely a market mover.

With growth in central Canada stuck well below potential, the overall track for. . . core inflation should remain subdued.

The die has been cast [for March 7]. Beyond that, it's debatable how much the bank should be doing.

Housing ... is an undeniable core inflation hot spot.

People watch the manufacturing sector most closely in terms of gauging the Canadian dollar's fallout on the economy.

Monetary tightening, a strong currency and tamer U.S. demand should spell slower economic growth ahead, calming inflation fears.