CIBC Perspectives - Mid-year Update: Economics & Rates Strategy

CIBC Capital Markets’ Managing Director and Head of Global Distribution, Brad Black, leads a semi-annual discussion with Chief Economist, Avery Shenfeld, and Head of FICC Strategy, Ian Pollick, on key trends and challenges in the macro environment as we head into the second half of 2026. The panel highlights ongoing geopolitical issues, relative economic performance in Canada and the US, and shares insights on opportunities and risks for the balance of the year, including central bank policy, the question of the AI Capex spending boom, and evolving market dynamics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.