Eyes on the Economy

CIBC economists examine the key drivers of the Canadian and US economies, including the global macroeconomic influences that impact them.

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Eyes on the Economy

Canada’s 2026 Outlook: Inflation, Bank of Canada policy, and housing

CIBC’s Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, reviews evidence on why neither cost-push inflation nor diminishing economic slack are likely to pressure the Bank of Canada into a rate hike in the coming year, and is joined by Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, to discuss a transition year ahead for the housing market and how “doubling up” trends will affect it.

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Household credit shifts & tariff turns: What’s next for Canada?

CIBC's Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, and Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, discuss the latest trends in Canadian household credit, including rising policy rates and early signs of credit risk. They also break down the U.S. Supreme Court case on tariffs and what its outcome could mean for Canada’s trade future.

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Podcast: Canada’s student immigration surge: Neither a blessing, nor a curse

CIBC senior economists Katherine Judge and Ali Jaffery assess the impact of the recent wave of rapid student immigration on the economy and the labor market, and Canada’s economic record over that period. They also consider ideas for where student immigration and population growth could be headed in the future.

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Navigating uncertainty: Inflation, interest rates, and growth challenges in Canada

Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist at CIBC, and Lawrence Schembri, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, discuss the outlook of the Canadian economy and challenges in measuring inflation, US monetary policy, and Fed independence. They also explore recent trends in economic growth and Indigenous participation in major projects.

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