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06/05/2026

Did you know economic and market performance can impact all aspects of your wealth plan from cash flow management to your investment strategy?

In the latest Weekly Market Roundup, our partners at CIBC Global Asset Management discuss recent economic data and how the markets reacted this week. If you’d like to discuss this commentary or have questions about your investment portfolio, please get in touch with me anytime.

Economic data The US economy has mastered the art of selective hearing. Trade war? Didn’t catch that.

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.

05/29/2026

Did you know economic and market performance can impact all aspects of your wealth plan from cash flow management to your investment strategy?

In the latest Weekly Market Roundup, our partners at CIBC Global Asset Management discuss recent economic data and how the markets reacted this week. If you’d like to discuss this commentary or have questions about your investment portfolio, please get in touch with me anytime.

Economic data Prospects of a peace deal in the Middle East remained front and centre this week as oil prices eased on the back of headlines that the US and Iran reached a tentative deal that would see the ceasefire extended for another 60 days. The extended ceasefire would allow more time for both s

05/27/2026

Data from 2026 thus far has shown Canada’s labour market conditions slowing with the economy losing jobs and the unemployment rate moving higher. However, Bank of Canada (BoC) External Deputy Governor Nicolas Vincent said that the labour market may not only be slowing down, but it may also be going through a structural change.

Vincent believes this is evidenced by its current “low-hire, low-fire” environment. While the BoC can make monetary policy changes to help support the labour market, shifting monetary policy is less effective during times of structural change.

05/26/2026

Last Friday, Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported that Canadian retail sales jumped higher in March 2026. On the surface, the growth in retail sales was an encouraging number. However, a closer look beyond the headlines showed broad-based spending began to decline as higher oil prices took hold.

The majority of Canadians’ spending in March was related to gasoline prices, whereas non-gas sales declined. Canadians have been resilient amid trade and geopolitical tensions, but higher inflation clouds the spending outlook.

05/22/2026

Did you know economic and market performance can impact all aspects of your wealth plan from cash flow management to your investment strategy?

In the latest Weekly Market Roundup, our partners at CIBC Global Asset Management discuss recent economic data and how the markets reacted this week. If you’d like to discuss this commentary or have questions about your investment portfolio, please get in touch with me anytime.

Economic data Renewed inflationary concerns have been top of investors’ minds since the Iran conflict began over two months ago. Although recent US data indicated that commodity price pressures are starting to impact the broader economy, markets – and particularly bond markets – remain highly ...

05/21/2026

Retirement is more than a financial milestone, it’s also a behavioural transition. Many retirees find that even when they feel financially prepared, adjusting to changes in identity, routine, and purpose can be one of the biggest challenges of the journey.

CIBC’s Private Wealth very own Coreen Sol emphasizes that retirement planning should go beyond the numbers. Building a vision for how you’ll spend your time, stay connected, and maintain a sense of purpose can be just as important as building your savings.

As conversations around retirement evolve, we are encouraging Canadians to plan for both financial wellness and personal fulfillment in the years ahead.

Read more here:

Retirement is a behavioural challenge as much as a financial one — 5 ways you can help

04/23/2026

A new report highlights a turning point in Canada’s commercial real estate market, as vacancy rates decline and investor confidence grows. This shift signals potential opportunities and challenges ahead.

Read more from BNN Bloomberg: https://bit.ly/4eE6yBl

Canada’s commercial real estate sector could be at a turning point after the national vacancy rates for both office and industrial properties simultaneously declined for the first time since 2020, a new analysis has found.

04/16/2026

Mortgage affordability in Canada continues to be a concern, with new data showing that higher interest rates and elevated home prices are making it more difficult for many Canadians to enter the housing market.

As a result, buyers are facing increased financial pressure and may need to adjust their expectations.

In 11 out of Canada's 13 major cities, it became harder to be able to afford a mortgage in February, a new report by Ratehub.ca has found.

04/14/2026

Many Gen Z adults in the U.S. still rely on their parents for financial support, with 64% receiving help for expenses like housing or money, according to new research.

Experts say parental support can set young adults up for future independence, but it’s important to treat it as a plan with clear terms. Open conversations, written agreements, and regular check-ins can help both parents and Gen Z navigate these financial ties and work toward greater self-sufficiency.

If you’re navigating these conversations in your own family, I’m here to help guide you toward solutions that best suit your family and your needs.

Financial support from your parents can help you to become independent. But that means treating the money "as a plan, not a lifestyle," one advisor said.