Benjamin Tal

Benjamin Tal

economist Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
105,084
Power
4,700$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 3 6.00 0.28% +0% 38,005,238 105,084 $1,700,000 4,700$
Totals 3 38,005,238 105,084 $1,700,000 4,700$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: 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. 6

The Globe and Mail: Bank of Canada’s interest rate hold may bring homebuyers and sellers off the sidelines

Canada Canada: CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal estimated that close to one million expired visa-holders remain in Canada. 7

The Globe and Mail: Thousands of former international students’ visas will expire soon. What happens next is murky

Canada Canada: CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal said it will likely be years before the condo market sells off its excess inventory. 6

The Globe and Mail: Condo sales in Toronto, Hamilton fall to 35-year low in third quarter

Canada Canada: Benjamin Tal is the deputy chief economist of CIBC Capital Markets who discussed the significance of knowing the number of undocumented migrants. 6

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa pressed to factor in 500,000 undocumented residents as it consults on immigration targets

Canada Canada: Benjamin Tal is an economist at CIBC who shared his views on economic tariffs and housing. 7

The Globe and Mail: The best fixed and variable mortgage rates this week

Canada Canada: Benjamin Tal, the CIBC deputy chief economist, shares his views on the Canadian economy amidst tariff uncertainties. 7

The Globe and Mail: ‘Short-term pain, long-term gain’: CIBC’s Benjamin Tal on his latest economic, tariffs and housing views

Canada Canada: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal commented on the potential effects of an imperfect deal. 6

The Globe and Mail: What happens to mortgage rates if the Canada-U.S. trade war ends?

Canada Canada: 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. 6

The Globe and Mail: In a challenging market, a few brave developers push forward

Canada Canada: Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist of CIBC World Markets, expressed his views on monetary policy and trade wars. 5

The Globe and Mail: Mortgage rates are battling a weak economy and persistent inflation, and inflation may be winning