09/04/2026
Strategic insights for discerning investors. This week’s BMO Capital Markets' Focus report, “Waiting for Good Foreign Investment” is now available and provides a curated perspective on market-moving trends. http://spr.ly/6006B1FKfY
09/03/2026
Canada has been actively and aggressively seeking foreign investment since the trade war first flared. There are some early signs of mild success.
Doug Porter, Chief Economist, BMO provides his observations and more in this week’s edition of BMO Capital Markets' Feature Focus report, "Waiting for Good Foreign Investment". http://spr.ly/6001B1FMh1
09/01/2026
Following the high-profile breakdown of Canada-U.S. negotiations late last Friday, U.S. tariffs of 50% went into effect on US$20 billion of Canadian goods.
Douglas Porter, BMO’s Chief Economist, discusses this and more in his weekly Talking Points commentary, “Making Smoot-Hawley Grate Again.” http://spr.ly/6006B1FEyr
08/31/2026
Sometimes the biggest risks in markets are the stories investors tell themselves.
In this edition of Weekly Strategy Perspectives, Carol Schleif separates market myths from reality, exploring several of the narratives gaining traction as summer comes to a close. While uncertainty remains, strong earnings, resilient consumers, and corporate adaptability continue to provide support for markets.
Learn more: http://spr.ly/6005B10mTR
08/28/2026
As investors navigate inflation, rising Treasury yields and market volatility, Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, discusses the forces shaping today's market environment and opportunities across asset classes.
Watch the conversation: http://spr.ly/6047B1SYvS
08/27/2026
AI is transforming financial services, creating new opportunities to innovate, improving experiences, and helping clients with greater confidence.
BMO believes that responsible AI starts with trust, which is supported by governance, transparency, oversight and accountability.
In this article, Mathew Mehrotra shares why responsible AI is essential to the future of banking and how trust continues to be one of the industry’s most important advantages: http://spr.ly/6040BE0LOY
08/26/2026
On Wednesday, August 26, the BMO digital event, Global Trade Outlook: The Canada-U.S. Tariffs Challenge will feature Steve Verheul, Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Canada and Principal with GT, and BMO's Michael Gregory and Francois Trahan to discuss the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade discussions, the economic and investment implications of newly imposed tariffs, and how companies and investors can navigate uncertainty in the trade environment.
Register now for the event moderated by BMO's Nadim Hirji: http://spr.ly/6006B1sRhg
08/25/2026
As interest rates push higher and market volatility returns, investors are being forced to pay attention to bonds again.
In this edition of Weekly Strategy Perspectives, Carol Schleif and Richard Belley explore the forces driving bond yields higher and what rising rates could mean for investors. From inflation expectations and government deficits to AI infrastructure spending and shifting Federal Reserve policy, they examine why fixed income markets are seeing increased volatility and why bonds are once again becoming a meaningful consideration in portfolio construction.
Learn more: http://spr.ly/6003B1l1pc