Macro Horizons
BMO Capital Markets
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
Episodes
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Apr 13, 2022 • 24min
The Core Issue - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of April 18th, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Apr 13, 2022 • 24min
The Waiting Game - High Quality Credit Spreads
Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss the recent volatility in credit spreads, and the likely near-term path looking ahead. Finally, they conclude with a discussion on supply technicals in both IG and SSA markets.
Apr 7, 2022 • 23min
Inflate, Hike, Repeat - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of April 11th, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Apr 5, 2022 • 25min
Why So Negative? - Monthly Roundtable
Margaret Kerins along with Ian Lyngen, Ben Reitzes, Greg Anderson, Stephen Gallo, Dan Krieter, Dan Belton and Ben Jeffery from BMO Capital Market’s FICC Macro Strategy team bring their debate on how the recent geopolitical developments impact their outlook for the shape of the U.S Treasury curve, Canadian rates, high quality spreads and foreign exchange and the risks of a global slowdown.
Apr 1, 2022 • 25min
Second Quarter Conundrum - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of April 4th, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Mar 25, 2022 • 24min
Closing Out the First Quarter - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of March 28th, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Mar 18, 2022 • 23min
Spring Breakout? - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of March 21st, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Mar 16, 2022 • 24min
Reactions to the March 2022 FOMC - High Quality Credit Spreads
Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss their reactions to the latest FOMC meeting including the strong rally in risk assets after the market priced a more aggressive path of rate hikes and several yield curve tenors inverted. Other topics include Chair Powell’s optimism on the economy, surprises from the SEPs, and balance sheet normalization.
Mar 11, 2022 • 22min
Liftoff Imminent - The Week Ahead
Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of March 14th, 2022, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.
Mar 9, 2022 • 25min
Funding Fracas - High Quality Credit Spreads
Dan Krieter and Dan Belton discuss recent strains in unsecured funding markets including the reasons for elevated funding costs and how they are likely to evolve in the near-term. Other topics include the historical comparisons for elevated FRA/OIS spreads and the outlook for credit spreads.
