Avery Shenfeld
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, where he analyzes economic trends and provides insights on fiscal policies, trade balances, and their implications for the Canadian and U.S. economies.
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Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce wrote in a note to clients.
U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs
Canada· 2026-02-20
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets and has been recognized for accurate forecasts of the Canadian economy.
An even larger majority of economists now expect the BoC to keep rates steady throughout 2026: pollCanada· 2026-01-25
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce who commented on the Fed's situation.
Bank of Canada and U.S. Fed expected to resume rate cuts this weekCanada· 2025-09-15
Avery Shenfeld is the managing director and chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets who discussed the potential impact of fiscal measures on the Bank of Canada's policy rate.
Nearly 80% of economists predict BoC rate cut next weekCanada· 2025-09-14
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, commenting on the unpredictability of U.S. trade policy.
With never-ending tariff drama, the Canadian economy limps alongCanada· 2025-08-01
Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, commented on the uncertainty of U.S. trade policy.
Business Brief: Trump’s changing trade deadlinesCanada· 2025-07-14Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC Capital Market, noted that Canadian consumers are avoiding made-in-the-U.S. products.
From retaliation to negotiation: How Canada’s U.S. trade strategy is shifting under CarneyCanada· 2025-06-07
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce chief economist Avery Shenfeld said in an e-mail.
Carney’s cabinet picks reflect fiscal urgency, executives sayCanada· 2025-05-14
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce who predicts a rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Bank of Canada faces a close-call rate decision as it stares down economic turbulenceCanada· 2025-04-13
CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld said in an e-mail that Canada appears to have gotten off lighter than expected.
Canada, Mexico spared from worst of Trump’s latest tariff blitzCanada· 2025-04-03
Avery Shenfeld is the chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets.
Canadian dollar clings to third straight weekly gainCanada· 2025-03-22
Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, discussed the impacts of tariffs.
Canada and Mexico face major economic downturn in U.S.-led trade warCanada· 2025-03-05
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce economists Avery Shenfeld and Ali Jaffery wrote in a note to clients last month about the potential inflation impact of tariffs.
What Trump’s tariffs mean for economic growth, jobs, prices and profitsCanada· 2025-03-04
Avery Shenfeld is a chief economist at CIBC who commented on the impact of tariffs on U.S. prices.
A bit of American misfortune is just what Canada needs right nowCanada· 2025-03-02
Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, suggests alternatives to tariffs for improving trade balance.
Do trade deficits matter? How economists think about Trump’s obsessionCanada· 2025-02-14
