In Episode 10 of CHIA Podcast, Chia-Yi Tung welcomes Peixin Zhang, PhD in Economics and Asian Market Director at CIBC, to explore the relationship between global economic forces and Montréal’s real estate market.
The conversation examines how international events, immigration, capital flows, inflation, interest rates, government policies, and economic globalization influence local real estate values and investment decisions. Peixin explains the economic fundamentals behind rising property prices, the role of foreign investment, the impact of public interventions such as taxation and market regulations, and the challenges governments face when attempting to improve housing affordability while maintaining economic growth.
Drawing from both academic research and practical banking experience, Peixin provides valuable insights into how investors, property owners, and real estate professionals can better understand economic trends and make more informed decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.
