Spending puts pressure on Bank of Canada, economists say
War with Iraq inevitable says BMO Nesbitt economist
Maintains neutral bias
Look for an increase in March says TD Economics
Hawkish policy statement portends April rise
Overnight rate stay at 2.75%
U.S. interest rates expected to be on hold for much of next year
Retains neutral bias
Federal Reserve must act decisively says CIBC World Markets
But increases on the horizon for 2003 say economists