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BMO Views from the North

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BMO’s Canadian Rates Strategist, Ben Reitzes hosts roundtable discussions offering perspectives from strategy, sales and trading on the Canadian rates market and the macro economy. To listen to more great episodes visit http://bmocm.com/ViewsFromTheNorth For legal disclosure, visit http://bmocm.com/macrohorizons/legal

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BMO Capital Markets

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Should They Stay or Should They Go? 20.01.2022

This week Darren Campbell joins me from BMO’s sales desk to discuss the upcoming Bank of Canada policy meeting, what investors are thinking, and his favourite trades heading into the Bank. As always, all feedback welcome.

Onward and Upward 16.12.2021

This week, Adam Whitlam, part of the Toronto-based fixed income sales team, joins me to discuss the latest from the Bank of Canada and the outlook for 2022. As always, all feedback welcome.

Bank of Canada on Deck 02.12.2021

This week, Austin Derris, part of BMO’s US-based fixed income sales team, joins me to preview the upcoming Bank of Canada policy announcement, share his insights on the Canadian rates market, along with his favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

Is it Time to Worry? 18.11.2021

This week, Jean-Michel Beaulieu, part of the Montreal-based fixed income sales team, and Francois Leclerc, one of our provincial bond traders, join me to share their insights on their insights on the state of the Canadian rates market, provincial spreads, some broader macro themes, and their favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

Carnage in Canada 04.11.2021

This week, Darren Campbell, BMO’s head of FICC investor sales, joins me to discuss the recent Bank of Canada policy meeting, the resulting market carnage, and where we go from here. As always, all feedback welcome.

The Bank of Canada’s Dilemma 21.10.2021

This week, Fred Nastos, co-head of core BMO’s FICC trading, joins me to discuss next week’s Bank of Canada policy meeting and our favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

What, Me Worry? 07.10.2021

This week, Joel Prussky, BMO's OIS and cross currency trader joins me to discuss his view on the rates market, weigh in on the inflation debate, the Bank of Canada’s upcoming dilemma and his favourite trade ideas.  As always, all feedback welcome.

We're Back! 23.09.2021

After taking the summer to recharge, Views from the North is back. This week, Adam Whitlam, part of the Toronto-based fixed income sales team, joins me to discuss the federal election results, recent Bank of Canada policy announcement and the state of the Canadian rates market.  As always, all feedback welcome.

Summertime and the Trading Ain't Easy 22.07.2021

This week, Adam Whitlam, part of the Toronto-based fixed income sales team, and Jordan Sugar, one of our provincial & CANHOU bond traders, join me to discuss the recent rally in rates, provincial & CANHOU markets, and thoughts on last week’s Bank of Canada policy announcement. As always, all feedback welcome.

Is Canada Cheap at Last? 08.07.2021

This week, Austin Derris, Boston-based fixed income sales, joins me to discuss the upcoming Bank of Canada policy meeting, swap spreads, whether Canada is finally cheap cross market. As always, all feedback welcome.

Central Banks Remain Central 17.06.2021

This week, Jean-Michel Beaulieu, part of the Montreal-based fixed income sales team, and Francois Leclerc, one of our provincial bond traders, join me to share their insights on the state of the provincial bond market, broader macro themes, the impact of the FOMC on Canada, and, of course, their favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

Icarus 03.06.2021

This week, Dave Moore, BMO's Hong Kong based trader joins me on the show to discuss Canada’s latest GDP report, the risks central bankers are taking by running the printing press, the upcoming Bank of Canada policy meeting, activity in the Asian investor base and his favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

Special Episode: Global Reserve and Asset Managers Conference Panel 13.05.2021

This week’s special episode comes to you directly from BMO’s 8th Annual Global Reserve and Asset Manager’s Conference, which was held May 4-6. Special guests, Chris Chapman, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager from Manulife Investment Management and Ray Tanveer, Vice President at Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan joined me and Adam Whitlam, part of BMO’s Toronto-based fixed income sales team,...

The Notorious B-E-A-R 29.04.2021

This week, Joel Prussky, BMO's OIS and cross currency trader joins me to share his insights on the recent Bank of Canada policy announcement, Federal Budget, how inflation is set to accelerate and his favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback is welcome.

Thank You Sir, May I Have More Stimulus? 15.04.2021

This week, Fred Nastos, co-head of core FICC trading, joins me for his third appearance on the show. We discuss next week’s Federal Budget and Bank of Canada policy announcement. As always, all feedback is welcome.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Hot Housing? 31.03.2021

This week Robert Kavcic, a Senior Economist from the BMO Economics team, joins me to share his insights on the raging Canadian housing market, potential policy actions, and his views on the latest provincial budgets.

The French Connection 18.03.2021

This week, Jean-Michel Beaulieu, part of the Montreal-based fixed income sales team, and Francois Leclerc, one of our provincial bond traders, join me to share their insights on their insights on current Bank of Canada pricing, this week’s Canada Mortgage Bond issue, opportunities in the provincial bond market, some broader macro themes, and, of course, their favourite trade ideas. As always, all...

The End is Near 25.02.2021

This week Adam Whitlam, part of the Toronto-based fixed income sales team, and Jordan Sugar, one of our provincial bond traders, join me to share their insights on the recent tapering of the Bank of Canada’s Provincial Bond Purchase Program, the state of the provincial bond market, Canada/US spreads and their favourite trade ideas.

Vaccination Spreads 11.02.2021

This week, Peter Kleb, head of our London rates sales desk, and Austin Derris, Boston-based sales, join me to share their insights on swap spreads, Canada/US cross-market spreads, and how the pace of vaccinations could impact the macro outlook.

Inflating BoC Expectations 28.01.2021

This week, Dave Moore, BMO's Hong Kong based trader joins me for his second appearance on the show to share his insights the outlook for the Bank of Canada, the post-COVID recovery, and his favourite trade ideas.  As always, all feedback welcome.

To Cut or Not to Cut? That is the Question 14.01.2021

This week, Joel Prussky, BMO's OIS and cross currency trader joins me to share his insights on the upcoming Bank of Canada policy meeting, the recent bear steepening in rates, along with any other thoughts and trade ideas he might have for the New Year. As always, all feedback welcome.

Salvation at Last? 03.12.2020

This week, Fred Nastos, co-head of core FICC trading, joins me for his second appearance on the show. We discuss next week’s Bank of Canada policy announcement, the recent market action around December 1 and 2 flows, thoughts on the outlook for 2021, and, of course, his favourite trade ideas.   As always, all feedback welcome.

Go Long and Go Home 19.11.2020

This week, Jean-Michel Beaulieu, part of the Montreal-based fixed income sales team, and Francois Leclerc, who trades CMBs and provincial bonds for BMO, join me to share their insights on the coming Dec 1 flows, opportunities in the provincial bond market, some broader macro themes, and, of course, their favourite trade ideas. As always, all feedback welcome.

An American Perspective 05.11.2020

This week, Austin Derris, part of BMO’s US-based fixed income sales team, joins me to share his insights on the Canadian rates market, impact of the BoC’s QE shift, some thoughts on the US election, and his favourite trade ideas. While Austin covers all types Canadian dollar fixed income products, he has particularly deep expertise in derivatives.

Provincial Prospects 22.10.2020

This week, Adam Whitlam, part of the Toronto-based fixed income sales team, and Jordan Sugar, one of our provincial bond traders, join me to share their insights on the provincial bond market, the impact of last week’s Bank of Canada announcement that it’s pulling back on market support and their favourite trade ideas.

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