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CIBC’s Shenfeld top forecaster of Canadian, U.S. economies

Bloomberg Markets has named CIBC’s chief economist Avery Shenfeld as the top forecaster of the Canadian economy over the last two years. No other bank economist ranked among Bloomberg’s Top 3 forecasters of the Canadian economy for the two-year period ended on Sept. 30. “These awards illustrate the strength and depth our economics team and […]

By Staff |December 12, 2012

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Emerging markets to lead global growth

Despite a weak economic recovery and lacklustre job growth, Canada remains one of the best countries in a world.

By Vikram Barhat |December 5, 2012

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What to watch during the U.S. election

If President Obama is re-elected, we don’t expect a material move in the markets.

By Gareth Watson |November 5, 2012

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U.S. manufacturing gains traction

There are growing signs that the U.S. economic growth is poised to do well this fall. One of them is the rise in the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index whose reading crossed 50 in September, rising from 49.6 to 51.5, according to a Desjardins Group report. Read: Canadian manufacturing remains stable Having remained […]

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

The days of Canada gloating over its superior performance through and after the global financial crisis may be behind us. As economic growth begins to slow worldwide, moderate growth in the U.S. should overtake that of Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |September 18, 2012

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Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

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Will Americans spend on summer holidays?

In the U.S., domestic consumption has historically been a large contributor to economic growth, so the country is more likely to see a decline in holidays spending due to current economic conditions.

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CIBC’s Shenfeld top forecaster of Canadian, U.S. economies

Emerging markets to lead global growth

What to watch during the U.S. election

U.S. manufacturing gains traction

Markets hoping for job gains

Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

Has QE3 saved the economy?

Will equity markets keep rising?

Markets to focus on corporate earnings this week

Will Americans spend on summer holidays?