Karen Toews, CIBC Private Wealth Management, Investment Advisor

Inflation is becoming a more relevant risk now and we think headline inflation is going to move up quite aggressively, particularly in the U.S., over the next several months, cautions CIBC’s Michael Sager.

Do you know what your tax rate will be in 2021? This report will help you to understand how your income is taxed and why the advertised tax rate isn’t always what you end up paying.

Gaining energy requires energy. On the surface, these three tips can seem like a lot of effort. But, when the initial struggle gives way to habit, you'll generate untold amounts of energy to help you perform at a higher level than you’ve ever experienced.

CIBC’s Patrick O’Toole reviews factors that may fuel growth including: eager consumers ready to spend their cash and the reopening of the economy. In this market environment he suggests corporate bonds and real return bonds may outperform government bonds.

The housing market came to a standstill in spring of 2020, but since then has raced ahead with no looking back. CIBC's Ben Tal & Royce Mendes explain how the pandemic also led to an increase in demand for detached housing at the expense of high-rise units.

The 2020 tax filing season will be one of the most unusual and complicated on record. Here’s everything you need to know to file your taxes in the age of COVID.

CIBC's Ben Tal shares his economic and investment insights for 2021. "The first half of the year will be tough, then we’ll probably see a strong comeback in the second half," driven by Canadians’ pent up savings of 100 billion dollars in excess cash.

The majority of people prefer to brew themselves either a mug of tea or coffee each morning. While both caffeinated beverages are well-beloved by their respective drinkers, does one have more standout benefits?

Digging into trends behind Canada’s surprisingly strong real estate market, CIBC's Ben Tal cautions that in the very near term, the housing market will slow down. However, it’s likely to pick up again this spring and summerespecially condos.

White-knuckled global investors can breathe a little easier as we begin 2021. Developments on the COVID vaccine front are encouraging and consumers are sitting on a record amount of cash. There’s a lot of pent-up demand out there, but can it last?

If you find that you struggle with negativity, you're not alone. In fact, humans actually have a negativity bias. Regulating emotions and shifting to more positive thoughts may be hard at first, but these strategies can help you see improvement over time.

Some of the trends launched or accelerated by the pandemic will leave a lasting mark on the health and fitness world. Here are four predictions about what will go and what will stay.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index rose over 43% last year to its best annual return in over a decade. CIBC Asset Management's Jonathan Mzengeza, discusses why cyber security is poised to be a key theme this year, and also predicts that sales of electrical vehicles are likely to rise 50% in 2021.

The year 2020 presented many challenges. Set yourself up for success in 2021. Here are five ways to help you be more resilient in the New Year: