BULLET: CANADA BOC: Leaves benchmark interest rate target as.>

CANADA BOC: Leaves benchmark interest rate target 1.75%, as 

expected, and says "current degree of monetary policy stimulus remains 

appropriate." 

-Statement adds more warnings on global trade, and drops reference to 

policy makers closely tracking energy industry. 

-2Q GDP and July CPI were stronger than expected, though some of that 

growth was temporary and growth will slow in 2h, BOC said 

-"In sum, Canadas economy is operating close to potential and inflation 

is on target. However, escalating trade conflicts and related 

uncertainty are taking a toll on the global and Canadian economies. In 

this context, the current degree of monetary policy stimulus remains 

appropriate. As the Bank works to update its projection in light of 

incoming data, Governing Council will pay particular attention to global 

developments and their impact on the outlook for Canadian growth and 

inflation."