Markets Plus

In this episode from Macro Horizons, Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of February 2nd, 2026, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients. 

In this episode of Markets Plus, Deland Kamanga, Group Head, Wealth Management, and Dr. Laurence B. Mussio, Special Advisor to the CEO, BMO Financial Group and Chair of the Long Run Institute, unpack the optimistic energy coming out of Davos 2026. From the powerful momentum behind AI and the shift toward energy abundance to the broader signals shaping the world’s economic outlook, they explore how these themes are influencing global growth, investment thinking, and the opportunities emerging ahead. 

In this episode of Metal Matters, Helen Amos discusses new highs in gold and silver prices as transatlantic tensions around Greenland’s future escalate. We look at how US metals stockpiling over Trump’s second term compares with the Cold War era, and reflect on new questions around China’s aluminium output, met coal’s steady come back and tin’s outperformance.

In this episode from Macro Horizons, Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery discuss the bearish breakout in Treasury yields and whether 4.30% 10s represents the extent of the weakness, or if there is more to come. They also consider the outcomes from President Trump's upcoming nomination for the next Fed chair.

Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, delve into capital market assumptions for 2026. They discuss geopolitical shifts, particularly the U.S.-China dynamic impacting institutions and trade. Carol highlights the effects of supply-chain realignments and innovation in AI, robotics, and quantum technologies. They also touch on emerging market instruments like prediction markets and warn of regulatory challenges in an evolving landscape.

In this episode, Augustin de Kerversau, Chief Operating Officer, BMO U.S. Banking, and Jennifer Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of Latino Business Action Network (LBAN), explore the transformative power of Latino entrepreneurship. From a $4 trillion GDP contribution to a 44% surge in business formation, the conversation dives into the data, the barriers to capital and contracts, and the ecosystem strategies that are reshaping the future of the U.S. economy.

Host Mike Miranda, President, BMO Family Office and Head of Investments, BMO Private Wealth, sits down with Dan Phillips, Chief Investment Officer for BMO U.S. Wealth Management, Brent Joyce, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, and Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Private Wealth, to examine the outlook for equity markets in 2026, as part of the ongoing Outlook Series. The conversation explores where opportunities may emerge across sectors and geographies, how valuation and earnings dynamics are shaping the investment landscape, and key considerations for portfolio positioning as market leadership evolves. Together, Dan, Brent, and Carol provide strategic insights to help investors cut through market noise and focus on what matters most for equity portfolios in the year ahead.

In this episode of Journeys to Growing the Good on Markets Plus, Issam Majeed, Managing Director of Diversified Industries, BMO Corporate Finance, explores what it truly means to pursue the Canadian Dream: the belief that through perseverance, integrity, and community, anyone can build a meaningful and lasting legacy. Today’s guest, Basem Hanna, President and CEO of Almega Corp., embodies that vision.

In this episode of Metal Matters, Helen Amos is joined by BMO’s Chief Economist Doug Porter to discuss the impact of big macro shifts on the metals and mining space. They talk everything from rate cuts, the US dollar, AI, de-dollarization, global trade, and emerging market development.  

In the newest episode from the Latino Leaders Index500 series, an expert panel breaks down the pros and cons of ESOPs, private equity partnerships, strategic sales, and IPOs. Throughout their conversation, discover how market conditions, valuation factors, and governance considerations shape the best route for your company’s future.