Carrie Chenchen Qi - CIBC Wood Gundy

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08/30/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld makes the case that, even after last week’s breakdown in trade talks, Canada still needs to stay at the table with the U.S.

While reducing that dependence is an important long-term goal, his view is that the immediate priority is to keep dialogue open and work with U.S. allies who also have a stake in avoiding further escalation.

08/26/2026

Do you think you pay zero dollar to have your investments managed?

If so, I can probably make it cheaper.

Sounds conflicting, isn’t it?

Many investors believe they pay nothing to have their funds managed. But often, that just means the costs are less visible.

When I transitioned from banking into wealth management, one thing I became very intentional about was explaining fees clearly. At times, I wonder if I was over-explaining fee structures. But experiences with clients have reinforced for me why transparency matters so much.

The stated fee is not always the full fee.

True value in wealth management is not just about fee. It is also about transparency, advice, service, coordination, and being there when clients need support on matters beyond the portfolio performance.

I’ve met investors who have worked with an advisor for years and still don’t know what they are paying. That should never happen.

If you are not sure what your total costs are, I’d be happy to help you review it.

Sometimes the best way to reduce cost is simply to first understand it.

08/23/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld argues that the U.S. midterms are unlikely to materially alter trade policy, given that much of the Trump agenda has been advanced through executive orders.

This helps explain why Canada has not seen the post-midterm period as a particularly promising window for tariff negotiations.

08/16/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld notes that despite the recent calm in markets, the outlook for the Persian Gulf and oil prices remains highly uncertain.

He argues that the current stability in crude should not be taken as reassurance, since prices could move lower if a deal is reached, or rise sharply if the standoff persists.

08/09/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfield highlights the surprising rebound in Canada’s export sector, with real export volumes reaching a new high in Q2 and helping support GDP growth.

While energy and some US-bound exports have led the recovery, ongoing tariff risks, weak manufacturing investment, and capacity constraints suggest the momentum may be difficult to sustain.

08/02/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld examines what the bond market may be signaling about the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady, and unpacks one of the key unanswered questions from Chair Warsh’s press conference on inflation, growth and the likelihood of further rate hikes.

07/26/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Benjamin Tal notes that Canada’s recent population decline, as reported by Statistics Canada, appears dramatic after years of rapid growth.

However, he argues that much of the drop reflects tighter policies on non-permanent residents and how expired visa holders are counted, rather than a clear sign of lasting demographic or economic weakness.

07/19/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Benjamin Tal says U.S. economic resilience should not be mistaken for strength. As inflation eases, the Fed may need to look beyond the headline numbers and focus on underlying fragility.

07/12/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld looks at why preserving CUSMA still matters for Canada’s economy, alongside key upcoming market drivers including the Bank of Canada decision and important U.S. inflation and consumer data.

07/05/2026

In this week’s The Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld explores whether AI-driven inflation in the US is likely to be transitory, analyzing its impact on labour markets, supply chains and Federal Reserve policy. He also covers Canadian employment trends, the influence of major events like the census and World Cup and provides forecasts for key economic data releases in both Canada and the US.

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