Jeff Rubin
Economist, Energy Expert
Jeff Rubin is an award-winning Canadian economist, author, and public speaker. For two decades, he served as Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets, where he was named Canada’s top-ranked financial market economist ten times. Renowned for his bold forecasts, Rubin was among the first economists globally to predict triple-digit oil prices in 2005. His expertise in global energy markets has been featured on the front pages of The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and cited in leading publications such as Newsweek and The Economist.
Since leaving CIBC World Markets in 2008, Rubin has built a distinguished career as an independent author and sought-after keynote speaker. His debut book, Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller, became an international bestseller, translated into eight languages. It was Canada’s number-one bestselling non-fiction title and winner of the National Business Book Award, while also being longlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award in the United Kingdom.
Rubin has since published three additional bestsellers — The End of Growth, The Carbon Bubble, and The Expendables. His highly anticipated fifth book, The New Normal: How Inflation, Sanctions and War Will Change Your Lives Forever, is set for release in May 2024.
In addition to his books, Rubin wrote a popular column for The Globe and Mail titled “Ahead of the Curve,” offering insightful commentary on global markets and energy policy. His recent work explores the collapse of globalization and the rise of competing geopolitical blocs, examining how these shifts are reshaping the world economy.
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Economic Outlook
Jeff Rubin first made waves in Canada’s financial markets in 1989 with his now-famous prediction of a 25 per cent decline in Toronto real estate prices. Since then, his analyses have continued to make national headlines, shaping public discussion on key economic issues.
As one of the country’s most respected economic forecasters, Rubin’s insights on interest rates, inflation, and the Canadian dollar have earned him an unparalleled reputation. He was ranked Canada’s top financial market economist ten times in the annual Brendan Woods survey of institutional equity and fixed-income investors. Major fund managers across North America, Europe, and Asia continue to rely on his economic expertise to inform their strategic decisions.
Today, as a keynote speaker on global markets and Canada’s economic outlook, Rubin offers audiences an engaging and accessible perspective on the forces driving financial trends — from monetary policy to energy markets — helping businesses, investors, and policymakers prepare for what’s ahead.
Oil and the End of Globalization
What do subprime mortgages, SUVs, Atlantic salmon, and globalization have in common? They all depend on cheap oil — and, as Jeff Rubin argues, those days are over.
In his ground-breaking international bestseller, Why Your World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller, Rubin explains how rising oil prices — not subprime lending — triggered the global recession, and why the cost of energy will reshape trade, production, and the global economy in the decades to come.
Drawing on his expertise as one of the world’s leading energy economists, Rubin explores how dwindling oil supplies and increasing global demand will redefine globalization. He discusses how this energy reality will influence interest rates, carbon markets, inflation, local production, and trade protectionism — forcing economies to adapt to a smaller, more regionalized world.
In this thought-provoking presentation, Rubin helps audiences understand the economic, environmental, and political implications of a post-globalization era — and what it means for businesses, governments, and individuals navigating the new energy economy.
Recent Publications by Jeff Rubin
Why Your World is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller
The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed by GlobalizationQ&A for Jeff Rubin
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Where does Jeff Rubin usually travel from?
Jeff Rubin is based in Toronto, Ontario, and travels across Canada and internationally for speaking engagements.
Which subjects does Jeff Rubin typically speak on at events?
Jeff Rubin speaks on the global economy, energy markets, and the future of globalization. He provides thought-provoking insights on inflation, interest rates, oil prices, and how geopolitical shifts are reshaping trade and growth worldwide. His presentations help audiences understand the forces driving change in the modern economy.
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What does a standard keynote presentation from Jeff Rubin look like?
A typical keynote lasts approximately 45–60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. Jeff combines data-driven analysis, engaging storytelling, and sharp economic insight to help audiences make sense of current market dynamics and long-term trends.
Is Jeff Rubin available for workshops or panel discussions?
Yes. Jeff frequently participates in economic panels, fireside chats, and moderated discussions. He excels in interactive settings where audiences want to explore deeper questions about markets, policy, and the global energy transition.
Can Jeff Rubin customize his presentation for our audience?
Absolutely. Jeff works closely with organizers to tailor his remarks to the audience, sector, and event theme. Presentations can focus on the Canadian or global economic outlook, energy and sustainability, inflation and interest rates, or the future of globalization.
What are some of Jeff Rubin’s notable past speaking engagements?
Jeff has presented to major corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and universities across Canada and abroad. His audiences consistently describe his sessions as insightful, engaging, and highly relevant to today’s rapidly changing world economy.
How far in advance should we book Jeff Rubin?
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"As former chief economist at investment bank CIBC World Markets, he brings a perspective to the debate that is original, engaging and persuasive."
- Financial Times
"If Jeff Rubin says something is coming, you better listen."
- Canadian Business
"Rubin's argument is powerful."
- Newsweek
"This is the sort of big-thinking economics that has filled bestseller lists."
- The Globe and Mail