Navigating Uncertainty: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Growth Challenges in 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Benjamin Tal, CIBC's Deputy Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss the evolving landscape of Canadian immigration policy, its impact on the housing market, and the critical role of purpose-built rentals in addressing affordability. Drawing on recent research and government initiatives, they explore how shifts in immigration trends are shaping economic productivity, the regional variations in housing market performance and how government initiatives are shaping both immediate and future responses to Canada’s affordability crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery Shenfeld, CIBC’s Chief Economist, and Ali Jaffery, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss their recent report on US immigration policy and what this means for population growth, GDP, and fiscal policy, as well as implications for the Fed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery Shenfeld, CIBC's Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss the complexities of interest rate policies and their impact on the Canadian labor market and the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CIBC senior economists Katherine Judge and Ali Jaffery provide an update on our US and Canadian economic outlooks and discuss risks around the forecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Benjamin Tal, CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, provide insight into the trajectory of defence spending in Canada and the potential boost to economic activity associated with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Friday, May 9th, CIBC’s Chief Economist Avery Shenfeld, was joined by Nobel Prize Winning Economist and former NY Times Columnist Paul Krugman to discuss the US budget process, the outlook for the US trade policy, and some of the implications for Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery Shenfeld, CIBC’s Chief Economist, and Andrew Grantham, CIBC Senior Economist, look at why a tariff-driven, broad rebound in the factory share of US employment might not be a worthy policy goal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.