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Rob Sarkissian, Wealth Advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Management

Rob Sarkissian is a lifetime resident of the North Shore near Vancouver, BC. Rob attended University of Victoria and holds a degree in Economics.

Rob also holds a diploma in Business Administration from Capilano University.

10/26/2026

The wait is finally over. The Bank of Canada (BoC), US Federal Reserve Board (Fed) and European Central Bank (ECB) will make their interest rate announcements this week.

Markets will carefully analyze their decision, and what each bank has to say about inflation and their respective economies, including the potential risks. But the critical economic announcements will not stop there, with key data scheduled to be released from all parts of the world.

10/25/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld looks at the unusual policy split taking shape, with markets expecting the Fed to pause while the Bank of Canada leans toward another hike.

He argues that U.S. inflation may still warrant tighter policy, while in Canada, softer core inflation and growing economic uncertainty suggest there may be more value in waiting.

10/23/2026

A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) found that Canadian home prices have climbed faster than in most peer countries. The CMHC found this was largely because housing supply has not kept pace with demand.

Near the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, population growth and low interest rates boosted demand, which, combined with low supply, sent home prices soaring.

10/22/2026

US housing data released this week point to a market under strain. Home buyers and builders both pulled back as mortgage rates stay near their highest levels in years. Combined with elevated home prices and weaker consumer confidence amid economic uncertainty, buyers are remaining on the sidelines.

Mortgage applications continued to fall, which might keep US real estate market activity contained in the months ahead.

10/21/2026

China's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter of 2026, with strength in exports and factories masking weak consumer spending at home. Soft domestic demand and a weak property market have weighed on China’s economy over the last few years. Along with stimulus measures from China’s government, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) has left its policy interest rates at their lowest level ever to help support the economy and boost domestic demand.

10/20/2026

Statistics Canada (StatCan) released its Consumer Price Index report for September today. Headline inflation ticked higher on rising gasoline prices, but underlying price pressures cooled off.

This is the last inflation report from StatsCan before the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) next interest rate decision at the end of October. The BoC will need to weigh elevated inflationary pressures against slower economic activity and ongoing risks from trade and geopolitical tensions.

10/19/2026

Last week, it was reported that the US inflation rate accelerated in September, which raised bets the US Federal Reserve Board (Fed) may raise interest rates again. This week, the attention turns to Canada’s inflation rate, which will be closely analyzed so market participants can predict the next move from the Bank of Canada (BoC).

The BoC and Fed make their next interest rate announcements at the end of October. Here are this week’s key announcements.

10/18/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld explores the recent slide in the Canadian dollar and the challenge it poses for the Bank of Canada. While a weaker loonie can lift inflation and support export growth, he notes that the bigger issue is the widening gap between a U.S. economy buoyed by AI-driven investment and a Canadian economy that may be less able to absorb higher interest rates.

10/16/2026

The US released some critical economic reports yesterday. The retail sales and producer price reports for September showed strong spending, but also rising costs that could keep inflation and interest rates elevated. Market attention immediately turned to the US Federal Reserve Board (Fed) and how these results might impact its upcoming interest rate decision.

10/15/2026

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September yesterday. US inflation accelerated on surging gasoline prices, which may keep pressure on the US Federal Reserve Board (Fed) to raise interest rates again in 2026. Here’s more from the report.

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