Jaime Juhnke, Wealth Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy

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.

05/17/2026

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.

05/04/2026

To the business owners in my network, if your Company is Structured as a Employee Ownership Trust, The $10 million capital gains exemption for the sale of a business to an EOT would be permanent. Presenting continued opportunities for tax-efficient
business succession planning. See other updates from the 2026 Spring Economic Update below.

Looking to plan or revisit your business succession? Contact me today to start the conversation.

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.

04/20/2026

Do you have a personal to do list that is piling up?

Maybe its calling the bank to close an old account, calling your internet provider, paying bills, etc. Recently, after a busy quarter, I felt overwhelmed after neglecting many small personal tasks. So I decide to do an admin night with my husband, with take out and a good beverage. Learn more about the trend here.

More Canadians are holding 'admin nights' — gathering with friends while each person tackles tasks like paying bills, applying for jobs, answering emails and booking appointments.

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.