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

Manufacturing still has the greatest multiplier effect, in terms of job creation, of any sector of the economy.

It doesn't mean that much for the auto sector. There may be some fallout from the other suppliers, but everyone knows this is a very difficult situation, it's probably going to get worse before it gets better.

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.

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