By the end of June, Canada was already experiencing its worst wildfire season in recorded history. In an effort to address the impact these events are having on the country, George Sutherland, Senior Advisor, Climate Change & Sustainability with the BMO Climate Institute, sat down with Mike Flannigan, the B.C. Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at Thompson Rivers University, and Ray Ault, Director of Prevention and Mitigation with...

In this episode from BMO's Views From The North podcast, Sam Buckley, Head of BMO’s Government of Canada trading desk, joins Benjamin Reitzes to discuss the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike and how much more we can expect, the extreme inversion in the Canadian yield curve, how the second half of the year could evolve and his favourite trade ideas.

In this episode from BMO Equity Research IN Tune Podcast, we are joined by BMO Capital Markets’ CEO & Group Head Dan Barclay as he moderates a discussion on the takeaways from BMO’s 18th Annual Farm to Market Conference across the food and agriculture value chain.

While the overall banking system remains resilient, inflation, higher interest rates, and a soft economy have created operational challenges for some small and mid-size banks. So, BMO hosted a digital client with leading experts to discuss.

Chief Executive Officer at BMO Financial Group, Darryl White, addresses the audience at the US-Canada Summit, hosted by BMO and the geopolitical risk advisory firm Eurasia Group, to highlight the changing dynamics of trade, food, energy security, the environment (and more) in North America as the world order experiences its greatest shifts in decades. 

In this episode from Views from the North, host Ben Reitzes is joined by Chris D’Onofrio, a trader on BMO’s Canadian swap trading desk, to discuss the outlook for monetary policy after the recent Bank of Canada minutes, swap spreads, an update on the shift from CDOR to CORRA, and his favorite trade ideas.

The argument being put forward is that SVB management was overly concerned with DE&I, ESG policies and sustainable finance, all of which distracted them from focusing on their core mission. Doug Morrow and his team disagree with this assessment. Here’s why.

After the release of the 2023 Canadian Federal Budget, BMO Chief Economist, Doug Porter discussed key elements that may affect the economic outlook over the coming months. BMO Private Wealth tax expert, John Waters, provided an overview of significant personal and small business income tax measures announced in the budget.

In the wake of last week’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, BMO Equity Research financials team hosted a call with former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair. In the roundtable discussion our panel of experts discussed the fallout and what we can expect going forward. 

The North American economy continues to send conflicting signals. When will rising interest rates start impacting the economy, and will higher borrowing costs and continued rising inflation tip North America into a recession? To address these questions, BMO convened a panel to explore how this unprecedented economic moment may unfold.

Chief Executive Officer at BMO Financial Group, Darryl White, participated in a great panel discussion at the World Economic Forum to discuss the economic implications of a rapidly-aging society, including why life stages like education milestones, developing your career, finding a home, or planning for retirement are changing.

This episode focuses on cybersecurity and how it is now regarded as a critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concern.

With rising interest rates and interest market volatility, today’s episode is a timely discussion on how to manage your liquidity during this time.

In the U.S., employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, have long been an effective tool for both business owners and employees. According to the National Center for Employee Ownership, there are approximately 7,000 ESOPs in the U.S. that hold about $1.7 trillion in assets, covering nearly 14 million workers. Businesses in Canada, however, have not been able to take full advantage of the employee-owned structure. But the tide is turning.  

Listen to BMO experts discuss what may lie ahead for households, businesses, markets and the economy, and whether a recession is in the cards.

Joignez-vous à nous pour discuter de ce que l’avenir réserve aux ménages, aux entreprises, aux marchés et à l’économie, et pour déterminer si une récession est probable.

In this special episode of BMO’s IN Tune Podcast, our experts discuss The Best of BMO, a quarterly compilation of their broad macro views and leading stock recommendations across all sectors for the next 12 months. 

Find out why there have been significant disruptions in both availability and reliability within the supply chain.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought uncertainty to domestic and foreign policy as well as to the economy and the markets. It comes amidst soaring inflation, imminent interest rate hikes, continued supply chain bottlenecks, and a pandemic that has yet to be contained. BMO experts discuss domestic and foreign policy issues and the impact they might have on markets, the economy, tax reform and how the federal reserve might respond to ongoing concerns about inflation.

Amid the explosive growth of Omicron, BMO hosted a digital event with Health, Markets & Economic experts to discuss the impact of what has become the most sweeping wave since the beginning of the pandemic. Our experts discussed the implications on our health systems and a North American economy that is trying to understand and define its future.

BMO recently held an event to discuss the current state of supply chain bottlenecks, strategies for managing the crisis and when we can expect the situation to begin to normalize. Joining us to offer their insights were two well-respected individuals who extensively cover the supply chain: Fadi Chamoun, Transportation Analyst and Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets; and Eric Starks, Chairman and CEO of FTR Transportation Intelligence, a leader in freight transportation forecasting.

The discovery of the Omicron variant in Southern Africa last week, and its subsequent appearance in countries around the globe, has shaken confidence in the recovery from the global pandemic. BMO hosted a panel to discuss the emergence of the Omicron variant as we enter the holiday season and as cold weather drives more people indoors. Our internal and external experts will look at what Omicron means from a health, markets, and economic perspective and how it may impact the ongoing recovery.

On September 28, BMO hosted a panel to provide an update on the current state of the pandemic and an outlook on what it means for the markets and the economy. The experts spoke to infection trends, vaccine hesitancy, booster shots, and how the economy and markets are performing amid an ongoing pandemic.

Scott Brison, Douglas Porter et Earl Davis, de BMO, ont récemment discuté de l'impact que les résultats de l'élection canadienne pourraient avoir sur la politique nationale, l'économie et les marchés financiers. Écoutez l'épisode complet.

BMO’s Scott Brison, Douglas Porter and Earl Davis recently discussed how the results of the Canadian election might impact national policy, the economy and financial markets. Listen to the full episode.