ET (1407 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index (.GSPTSE) was 0.2% lower at 18,180.4, after hitting its lowest since June. The focus is now on minutes from the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which will be released later in the day. Canadian inflation data for September is due next week, with investors pricing in a 97% probability of a 50 basis point rate hike by the Bank of Canada when it meets on Oct. 26. It doesn't help that they have to act first, but investors are expecting another super-sized rate hike," said Michael. read more($1= C$1.3)Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika SyamnathOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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