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Eyes on the Economy

Eyes on the Economy

Hosted by CIBC

Episodes

41

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

A podcast series focused on examining the key drivers of the Canadian and US economies, including the global macroeconomic influences that impact them.

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August 20, 202612 min

Canadian consumers: Ready to spend again?

CIBC’s Avery Shenfeld sits down with Andrew Grantham to examine the forces that have kept consumer spending softer than hoped until recently, and why the outlook heading into 2027 may be encouraging. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 202611 min

Canada’s population reality check

CIBC’s Avery Shenfeld and Benjamin Tal challenge some common assumptions about where Canadian population growth has been, where it’s headed, and what this means for Canada’s economic growth forecast and labour market ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 22, 202611 min

AI, inflation and the Central Bank dilemma

CIBC’s Benjamin Tal and Helen Lao discuss how AI is affecting inflation, GDP growth and the policy challenge facing central banks, as near-term investment demand adds price pressure while longer-term productivity gains could prove disinflationary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 29, 202612 min

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

May 26, 202610 min

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. This episode was recorded on Monday, May 25, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 30, 202615 min

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. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 16, 202613 min

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

March 3, 202614 min

Economic implications of the war in Iran: Impressions in the early days

CIBC’s Senior Economist, Katherine Judge, interviews Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld about the implications of the US-Israel and Iran war for the North American economy and financial markets. They explore how global markets—especially oil—are reacting to the conflict, what investors are pricing in, and the potential impact on North America’s economy, inflation, and monetary policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 4, 202612 min

The state of fiscal policy and manufacturing in Canada

CIBC Economists Ali Jaffery and Katherine Judge break down how federal and provincial budgets are shaping growth, based on a new measure of the fiscal impulse in Canada, and how manufacturing in Canada compares with the U.S. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 202612 min

Monetary moves: Decoding BoC and Fed strategies in today’s environment

CIBC's Senior Economist, Ali Jaffery, interviews Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, about his outlook for the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve. They examine the latest economic data, explore historical policy precedents, and consider how current political developments—including trade negotiations and U.S. Fed leadership changes—may influence central bank decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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