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Avery Shenfeld is Managing Director and Chief Economist at CIBC, having been with the firm since 1993. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. One of the country’s most sought after commentators, he has consistently ranked as one of the top economists in a survey of Canadian institutional equity investors, and has received multiple awards for forecast accuracy in Canada and the US.
Economy
CIBC's chief economist sees the Bank of Canada easing its policy in Q2 2024.
By Avery Shenfeld |November 21, 2023
7 min read
The last few hikes are more art than science, CIBC's chief economist says.
By Avery Shenfeld |August 8, 2023
6 min read
CIBC's chief economist says it could be a "wobbly" first half of the year for equity markets.
By Avery Shenfeld |March 13, 2023
CIBC's chief economist says a longer period of negligible growth may be necessary.
By Avery Shenfeld |October 19, 2022
4 min read
What central banks need to see before pausing.
By Avery Shenfeld |October 7, 2022
3 min read
Some interest-sensitive sectors have already seen a decline.
By Avery Shenfeld |September 2, 2022
CIBC's chief economist says we’re "not out of the woods yet."
By Avery Shenfeld |August 23, 2022
CIBC's chief economist says it's important to keep some downside protection.
By Avery Shenfeld |March 9, 2022
CIBC's chief economist talks inflation ahead of BoC decision.
By Avery Shenfeld |February 28, 2022
Planning and Advice
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December 20, 2023|3 min read
Tax & Estate
January 17, 2024|4 min read
October 26, 2023|4 min read
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