Jeremy Hall, Senior Wealth Advisor CIBC Private Wealth

05/31/2026

This week in The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld highlights how, despite other priorities occupying the President, trade policy remains a key focus. The stalled momentum on Canada-US trade developments and the likely delay of the USMCA reviews Canada’s continued vulnerability to US tariffs and shifting trade strategies.

05/24/2026

This week in The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld highlights how US deficits and global tensions are keeping long-term Treasury yields high. Even if rates fall briefly, lasting challenges mean higher borrowing costs could continue to impact housing and economic growth.

05/21/2026

At CIBC, we take cybersecurity risks very seriously. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, but adopting simple habits can go a long way in protecting your personal and business information.

Whether you’re at home or at work, these practical steps highlighted by CIBC’s Joe LoBianco, SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, can help you stay ahead of online risks.

For more resources and support:
• Contact your advisor
• Visit CIBC’s online safety tips page: https://bit.ly/4dLo4lk
• Consult Get Cyber Safe: https://bit.ly/4dEiUre
• Report fraud or cybercrime to the RCMP: https://bit.ly/4dWPllR, whether you are the victim, were targeted or are a witness.

05/21/2026

Phishing emails have become more convincing than ever, with scammers using advanced tools to craft highly sophisticated messages.

CIBC’s Joe LoBianco, SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, advises that as we head into the holidays, it’s important to always question whether you’re expecting the message and pause before you click on any suspicious links or download attachments. If a message feels urgent or out of the ordinary, take a moment to confirm its authenticity on an official channel before responding – even trusted contacts can be impersonated.

For more resources and support, contact your advisor, visit CIBC’s online safety tips page: https://bit.ly/4nRXfQT or consult Get Cyber Safe: getcybersafe.ca

05/20/2026

Experts are becoming more optimistic about the Canadian dollar as global tensions ease. With less geopolitical risk, the loonie is expected to strengthen in the near future.

The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some recent gains against its U.S. counterpart in the coming months, but could resume its uptrend if economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East war and U.S. tariffs eases, according to a Reuters poll.

05/17/2026

This week in The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld explores the growing concerns about the long-term impacts of AI and technology on the US and Canadian economies, and what it means for workers, shareholders and market trends.

05/10/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld highlights Kevin Warsh likely becoming the next Fed chair.

Although Warsh has some unusual ideas and a mixed history at the Fed, he probably won’t make big changes right away, since he’ll need to prove his independence and rely on the Fed’s experienced staff.

05/03/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld highlights how ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf are fueling higher oil prices, creating both opportunities and challenges.

Elevated prices are bolstering North American producers and Alberta’s fiscal position, yet persistent energy shocks threaten to disrupt central bank strategies, potentially postponing rate cuts or leading to further increases.

04/26/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld suggests that inflation risks remain contained and interest rates are likely to stay on hold through 2026.

04/19/2026

In this week's The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld explores how shifting inflation expectations and the aftermath of the Iran conflict are shaping market outlooks and central bank policy in Canada and beyond.