Robyn Meredith, Senior Wealth Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy

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.

04/22/2026

As the tax filing deadline approaches, Jamie Golombek offers useful insights to help Canadians navigate the 2026 federal budget changes. He emphasizes the importance for taxpayers to review their investment strategies and understand how the new rules may affect their filings this year.

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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.

04/12/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Benjamin Tal discusses how the ongoing oil shock and the efficiency paradox are shaping the economic outlook for Canada and the U.S., cautioning that energy efficiency gains alone may not shield us from the current challenges.

04/05/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld notes that President Trump is seeking a faster exit from the conflict, as the U.S. is now a net oil exporter.

Still, Americans face higher fuel prices due to global markets, and most households don’t benefit equally from increased energy revenues.

03/29/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld highlights that affordability is top of mind for Americans, as rising fuel and food costs make it harder for families to feel secure, even with wage growth.

Many still feel squeezed in ways official numbers don’t capture, with everyday expenses outpacing paycheques for many households and shaping the political climate ahead of the midterms.

03/22/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld explains that rising inflation risks are making it harder for central banks in the US and Canada to cut interest rates. Without that usual safety net, both economies are more exposed to downside risks.

Until inflation pressures ease, interest rate relief is likely to be delayed, leaving policymakers with fewer options to cushion any shocks.

03/15/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld points out that the Middle East conflict has left economists unsure about inflation’s direction. The US faces bigger risks, but the Bank of Canada will likely hold steady for now. If the conflict is resolved quickly, inflation may not be a major concern.