Benjamin Tal
CanadaeconomistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist at CIBC, where he provides insights on economic trends and their impact on financial markets. In the context of recent policy shifts under U.S. President Donald Trump, Tal highlighted how volatility in bond markets is influencing Canadian mortgage rates, indicating a complex interplay between U.S. economic policies and Canadian financial stability.
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CIBC economists Benjamin Tal and Katherine Judge explained the problem succinctly in a recent report.
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CIBC economist Benjamin Tal recaps the current state of Canada’s housing market.
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Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets who commented on the housing market's frozen state due to global uncertainty.
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Benjamin Tal, a CIBC economist, estimates the number of visa overstayers in Canada.
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Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist at CIBC assessing the housing market.
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Benjamin Tal, CIBC’s deputy chief economist, said that while the rate hold may draw some buyers off the sidelines, housing activity will ultimately depend on whether consumers feel confident about the broader economy.
Bank of Canada’s interest rate hold may bring homebuyers and sellers off the sidelinesCanada· 2025-12-10
CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal estimated that close to one million expired visa-holders remain in Canada.
Thousands of former international students’ visas will expire soon. What happens next is murkyCanada· 2025-11-27
CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal said it will likely be years before the condo market sells off its excess inventory.
Condo sales in Toronto, Hamilton fall to 35-year low in third quarterCanada· 2025-10-19
Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist of CIBC Capital Markets who discussed the significance of knowing the number of undocumented migrants.
Ottawa pressed to factor in 500,000 undocumented residents as it consults on immigration targetsCanada· 2025-08-13
Benjamin Tal is an economist at CIBC who shared his views on economic tariffs and housing.
The best fixed and variable mortgage rates this weekCanada· 2025-06-27
Benjamin Tal, the CIBC deputy chief economist, shares his views on the Canadian economy amidst tariff uncertainties.
‘Short-term pain, long-term gain’: CIBC’s Benjamin Tal on his latest economic, tariffs and housing viewsCanada· 2025-06-25
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal commented on the potential effects of an imperfect deal.
What happens to mortgage rates if the Canada-U.S. trade war ends?Canada· 2025-06-20
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal said the GST break will help at the margins, but the industry needs to continue to build.
In a challenging market, a few brave developers push forwardCanada· 2025-06-07
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist of CIBC World Markets, expressed his views on monetary policy and trade wars.
Mortgage rates are battling a weak economy and persistent inflation, and inflation may be winningCanada· 2025-05-26
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist of CIBC, expressed concern about the undercounting of non-permanent residents.
Carney’s aim to cut immigration marred by undercounting of temporary migrants, warn economistsCanada· 2025-05-12
Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, expressing skepticism about the housing construction goals.
Canada’s next housing crisis: Who is going to build millions of new homes?Canada· 2025-05-05
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, commented on business investment.
Businesses love to blame Ottawa for a gloomy economy. They’re a big part of the problemCanada· 2025-05-03
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC, had a more dovish outlook overall, saying that uncertainty will keep bond yields low.
Fixed mortgage rates expected to drop as tariff threats drive down bond yieldsCanada· 2025-03-06
Benjamin Tal is the CIBC deputy chief economist who discusses the impact of tariffs on rental prices.
Canadian rents, already dropping from peaks, could drop further from Trump’s tariffsCanada· 2025-02-12
CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal noted similar bond volatility in U.S. bonds.
Canadian mortgage rates could be in for a bumpy ride in the Trump eraCanada· 2025-02-11