Jaime Juhnke, Wealth Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy

06/14/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Benjamin Tal explores whether AI investment is fueling short-term optimism beyond what fundamentals justify, and examines the challenges impacting the future of AI-driven economic growth.

06/11/2026

Today, as we celebrate Client Appreciation Day, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the relationship we have built together. My team and I remain dedicated to supporting you as we continue to navigate your wealth journey, side-by-side.

06/08/2026

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.

05/24/2026

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.