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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 h...

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 an...

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 me...

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.

"Investing in housing for all Canadians means removing barriers that exclude so many from a better life," said Sharon Haward-Laird, General Counsel and Co-Chair of BMO's Sustainability Council, BMO Financial Group. BMO recently announced a commitment to finance affordable housing over a ten-year period in support of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) aspiration that all Canadians...

What kind of headwinds can we expect and what are the risks? Will inflation woes drive a change in monetary policy? BMO Capital Markets Head and Chief Executive Officer Dan Barclay was joined by leading BMO experts in a discussion about the main market and economic questions weighing on investors and businesses as they plan for the future. For a transcript of this episode visit bmocm.com/COVID

With President Joe Biden cresting the first 100 days of his administration, experts are forecasting a strong economic rebound in the United States and Canada, but worries persist about the impacts of a third wave of the pandemic. BMO hosted the third in a series of panels on the road to recovery and how we’re tracking recovery from a health, markets and macroeconomic perspective. Dan Barclay, CEO,...

The government of Canada released its 2021 budget on April 19. BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter provides his take on the key elements of this year’s budget, how it may affect the economic outlook over the next 12 months and over the medium term, and how the traumatic events of 2020 have changed the broader fiscal backdrop.

As regions across Canada and the United States deploy vaccines against COVID-19, BMO hosted a panel discussion on how we’re managing through the pandemic from a health, markets and macroeconomic perspective. The panel was moderated by Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski, and featured medical commentary from Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer, WebMD, Dr. Howard Ovens, Chief Medical Strategy...

Early in the year, the outlook for the global auto industry looked dire. Dealerships were temporarily shuttered and production was halted as the global pandemic caused the shortest and steepest post-war recession on record. Still, vehicle sales have managed to chart a V-shaped recovery. What will 2021 bring? Will vehicle sales continue to stabilize? Will production return to pre-pandemic levels? H...

BMO hosts a panel discussion featuring Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer, WebMD and Dr. Allison McGeer, Senior Clinician-Scientist, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Brian Belski, Michael Gregory and Margaret Kerins, as regions across Canada and the United States look to deploy vaccines against COVID-19. Our experts will discuss how we’re managing through the pandemic from...

The Chicagoland Food and Beverage Network brings together companies in Chicago's bustling food industry to help Chicago become "The Silicon Valley of Food & Beverage." When the pandemic increased food insecurity, they leveraged their Bigger Table initiative to bring healthy food to people in need.

Life Care Services knows that the seniors living in its communities are counting on them to keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the holidays are approaching, Joel Nelson and his employees have re-imagined how they operate so their residents and their families can stay connected while staying healthy.

BMO Capital Markets hosted a client call on Monday, November 9 on the election of Joe Biden to the presidency of the United States, with votes all but counted. The call was moderated by BMO Capital Markets Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski and focused on the likely shape of the U.S. economy and markets going forward based on the election results, featuring expert commentary from Margaret Ke...

BMO Capital Markets hosted a roundtable discussion on the outlook for markets following the US elections. The call was moderated by BMO Capital Markets Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski and focused on the likely shape of the US economy and markets going forward based on the election results (or lack thereof), featuring expert commentary from Margaret Kerins, Managing Director and Head of FI...

A global pandemic alongside racial inequality and political polarization have created a state of “radical uncertainty.” What impact could this have on Generation COVID, or Gen C—the generation that’s coming of age during this crisis? Eric Boles speaks with three experts about how 2020 will shape a generation. Among the topics to be discussed: 1) A look at the impact technological innovation will h...

Brady Corporation manufacturers thousands of products used in the healthcare industry; including critical testing kits for COVID-19. As the pandemic grew, Michael Nauman and his leadership team tapped Brady's best asset, its employees, to quickly come up with new innovations to address the unique safety issues brought on by COVID-19.

This week, Dave Moore, BMO's Hong Kong based trader joins me to share his insights on what the Asian client base is focused on, where he sees the market going, and his favourite trade ideas.

2020 has changed every part of how we live our everyday lives; how we work, how we eat, how we shop, how we stay healthy and even how we manage our money. In this episode of The Road to Recovery: Expert Conversations, Dr. John Whyte, Cam Fowler and Erica Kuhlmann take a look ahead and discuss how different facets of our lives will continue to change through 2020 and beyond.