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

Mind the gap: How much has Canada’s lagging productivity hit living standards?

CIBC Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, joins Helen Lao to examine how Canada’s lagging productivity growth impacts living standards and spending power compared to the US. They discuss why recent slippage in productivity, incomes and financial wealth leaves Canada with a challenge that needs attention.

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Inflation fears: Bank of Canada vs. the Fed

CIBC Senior Economist, Katherine Judge, hosts a discussion with Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, as he compares inflation risks in Canada and the US, assesses the impact of higher oil prices, and discusses what it could all mean for interest rates in 2026 and beyond.

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Navigating economic shifts: Canadian fiscal update and central bank decisions

Senior Economist, Katherine Judge, hosts a discussion with Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, to break down the economic and market implications of the Canadian fiscal update and the latest interest rate announcements from the US Fed and the Bank of Canada, in the context of rising energy prices.

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Oil shocks and the economy: The base case and other scenarios

CIBC Senior Economist, Andrew Grantham, interviews Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, to break down the ramifications of the Iran conflict on global oil prices, explore the intersection of energy markets and American politics, and discuss the expected trajectory for inflation and monetary policy in the U.S. and Canada as oil prices seek a new normal.

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