Interest rate

What higher-for-longer rates mean for investors

Market Insights

What higher-for-longer rates mean for investors

CIBC’s chief investment officer discusses bonds, equities and currencies

By Maddie Johnson |October 6, 2023

2 min read

Why the U.S. job market has defied rising rates and expectations of high unemployment

Economic Indicators

Why the U.S. job market has defied rising rates and expectations of high unemployment

The unemployment rate has scarcely budged since the Fed began a series of 11 rate hikes

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |September 25, 2023

6 min read

Powell at Jackson Hole: Economy’s solid growth could dictate additional rate hikes

Economic Indicators

Powell at Jackson Hole: Economy’s solid growth could dictate additional rate hikes

Reiterates the central bank's determination to keep its benchmark rate elevated until inflation falls to 2% target

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 25, 2023

5 min read

Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?

Your Business

Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?

Any impact of higher borrowing costs is subtle, as many factors can determine the value of a practice

By Todd Humber |August 9, 2023

4 min read