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Benjamin Tal

Benjamin Tal is the Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC. He is responsible for analyzing economic developments and their implications for North American fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. Mr. Tal is a member of the Economic Committee of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Toronto Association for Business and Economics (TABE).

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Affordability crisis plagues housing market

CIBC’s deputy chief economist, Benjamin Tal, says lower rates are necessary to stimulate economic activity and ease recession risks in housing.

By Benjamin Tal |September 29, 2025

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Uncertainty expected to slow growth early in 2025

Falling interest rates expected to drive recovery in the second half of 2025, says CIBC’s chief economist.

By Benjamin Tal |January 13, 2025

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Housing Crisis Persists as Interest Rates Drop

Increased supply is the solution, CIBC’s deputy chief economist says.

By Benjamin Tal |September 23, 2024

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