BMO Capital Markets

Macro Horizons

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BMO strategists discuss the week ahead in U.S. rates and global trends in the FICC macroclimate. Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Vail Hartman provide weekly updates on the Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (“FICC”) markets, bringing you thoughtful and timely insights on the U.S. Rates market and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients. Macro Horizons delivers relevant and insightful commentary to help investors navigate the ever-changing global market landscape. For legal disclosure, visit http://www.bmocm.com/macrohorizons/legal

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

2021 Outlook: Lower, Narrower, Safer - Monthly Roundtable 01.12.2020

Margaret Kerins along with Ian Lyngen, Greg Anderson, Stephen Gallo, Dan Krieter, Ben Reitzes, Dan Belton and Ben Jeffery from BMO’s FICC Macro Strategy team bring you their outlook for US rates, IG spreads, the USD and Canada in the year ahead. They also discuss the market implications of the recent Libor news.

Pardon Us - The Week Ahead 25.11.2020

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of November 30th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

The COVID That Stole Thanksgiving - The Week Ahead 20.11.2020

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of November 23rd, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Spread Immunity - High Quality Credit Spreads 18.11.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the spread market reaction to recent vaccine headlines, as well as their outlook for spreads in the near and long term. Finally, they conclude by discussing recent headlines surrounding the Libor/SOFR transition, which may have significant ramifications ahead of yearend.

Vague Clarity - The Week Ahead 13.11.2020

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of November 16th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

What's Next - Monthly Roundtable 10.11.2020

Margaret Kerins along with Ian Lyngen, Greg Anderson, Stephen Gallo, Dan Krieter, Ben Reitzes, and Dan Belton from our FICC Macro Strategy team bring you their our outlook for US rates, IG spreads and the USD with the US elections over and positive news on the vaccine efficacy front.

Count on it - The Week Ahead 06.11.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of November 9th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Hindsight is 2020 - High Quality Credit Spreads 04.11.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the likely results of the Presidential election and the implications of a Biden Presidency with a Republican Senate for spread markets. Other topics include this week’s FOMC meeting, the prospects for fiscal stimulus, and the recent widening in swap spreads.

Spending Daylight - The Week Ahead 30.10.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of November 2nd, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Trick or Treat - High Quality Credit Spreads 28.10.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton give their thoughts on why credit spreads have not reacted to broader market weakness over the past several weeks, and whether investors should view the current resiliency of credit spreads as a ‘trick’ or a ‘treat’. The Dans then give their thoughts on possible market reactions to next week’s presidential election.

2020: A Record Year - The Week Ahead 23.10.2020

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of October 26th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Eyes of the Bond-holder - The Week Ahead 16.10.2020

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of October 19th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Running Bases - High Quality Credit Spreads 14.10.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the drivers behind the recent credit spread narrowing and whether it can be sustained in the weeks ahead. Finally, they react to some of the key SOFR/Libor headlines of the past couple weeks.

House of Bonds - The Week Ahead 09.10.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of October 13th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

2021 Pace Odyssey - Monthly Roundtable 06.10.2020

Margaret Kerins along with Ian Lyngen, Greg Anderson, Stephen Gallo, Dan Krieter, Ben Reitzes, Jon Hill, and Ben Jeffery from our FICC Macro Strategy team bring you their outlook for US rates, IG spreads and the USD as they focus on the evolving 2021 market narrative which includes the pace of progress towards a widely available vaccine, a stimulus package and the election results.

Fourth Quarter Drive - The Week Ahead 02.10.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of October 5th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Range-Bound No More - High Quality Credit Spreads 30.09.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the drivers behind both credit and swap spreads breaking out of multi-month channels during the past week, as well as whether the move will continue or reverse course in the near term.

Running Out the Clock - The Week Ahead 25.09.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of September 28th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Pondering the Presidency - High Quality Credit Spreads 23.09.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the 2020 Presidential election now less than six weeks away, and what it means for the near term direction of credit spreads.

Aye Aye - The Week Ahead 18.09.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of September 21st, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Reactions to the September FOMC - High Quality Credit Spreads 16.09.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss their takeaways from today’s surprising Fed meeting, as well as what tools remain available to the Fed and the effect those tools would likely have on credit spreads.

Powell Play - The Week Ahead 11.09.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of September 14th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Making the Case - High Quality Credit Spreads 09.09.2020

Dan Krieter and Dan Belton make the case for wider and narrower credit spreads into year-end focused on four key factors: virus transmission and potential for a vaccine; technical and seasonal factors; monetary and fiscal stimulus; and the Presidential Election.

Autumn is Coming - The Week Ahead 04.09.2020

Ian Lyngen, Ben Jeffery, and Jon Hill bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of September 8th, 2020, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Falling into Place: A Coronacession Election - Monthly Roundtable 01.09.2020

Margaret Kerins along with Ian Lyngen, Greg Anderson, Stephen Gallo, Dan Krieter, Ben Reitzes, Jon Hill, and Ben Jeffery from our FICC Macro Strategy team bring you their outlook for the US rates, IG spreads and the USD heading into the US elections and beyond.

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