Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy CIBC’s deputy chief economist on the risks of inflation and Canadians’ $230 billion cash pile Author of the article: Larysa Harapyn Benjamin Tal, CIBC deputy chief economist, says inflation is like the brown spot on a banana; by the time you see it, it’s way too late. Photo by Getty Images ‘Inflation is like the brown spot on a banana, by the time you see it, it’s way too late’: CIBC’s Benjamin Tal 2021-06-28 13:35:37