Markets Plus

The broad economic picture suggests a rebound for the Canadian economy after two years of sluggish performance. Listen to Doug Porter, Chief Economist, BMO Economics, to learn more.

To highlight the strength of Latina entrepreneurs, Erminia (Ernie) Johannson, Group Head, North American Personal and Business Banking at BMO Financial Group, sat down with Patty Arvielo, CEO and Co-Founder of New American Funding, to discuss the importance of creating a strong corporate culture without pausing personal growth. 

In this episode, listen as two leaders share their stories that can guide all entrepreneurs. BMO’s Nadim Hirji had the privilege of sitting down with George L. Pla and Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, two leaders who are advocates for the Latino entrepreneurial community.

How will an altered political landscape in Washington affect the U.S. fundamental outlook? Camilla Sutton, BMO Capital Markets Managing Director, Head of Equity Research, Canada & UK, moderated a discussion with BMO experts across macroeconomics, financial markets, and rates to understand the current and future implications of the 2024 election. Listen to Doug Porter, Managing Director and Chief Economist; Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist; and Ian Lyngen, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, to learn more.

In this episode from BMO Equity Research IN Tune Podcast, Camilla Sutton, MD and Head of Canadian and UK Equity Research at BMO, sat down with five BMO Capital Markets experts who discuss the upcoming U.S. presidential election and how they see market impacts unfolding. Guests include Sal Guatieri, BMO’s Sr. Economist, and Brian Belski, BMO’s Chief Investment Strategist, as well as three of our Equity Research Analysts — Colin Hamilton, who focuses on metal commodities, Randy Ollenberger on Oil and Gas, and Doug Morrow on ESG.

Businesses of all stripes are exploring opportunities to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help solve complex customer problems. Most companies know that AI is important, but they’re not exactly sure how it could make their operations more efficient or how to keep their business safe.

In this episode, Maria Salinas, CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Martha de la Torre, CEO of EC Hispanic Media and co-founder of El Clasificado, to discuss a remarkable success story that highlights the perseverance and resilience of the Latino community.

In this episode of Markets Plus, Warren Estey, Head of Investment Banking at BMO Capital Markets, sits down with Eric Benedict, Co-Head, Global Equity Capital Markets and Ian Lyngen, Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, to discuss the state of the equity markets, ECM activity, Fed policy, the economic outlook and much more.

In this episode of Markets Plus, host Dr. Laurence B. Mussio, Special Advisor to the CEO, BMO Financial Group and Chair of the Long Run Institute, sits down with Professor John D. Turner, co-author of the best-selling book “Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles,” to focus on connecting the present to the past through financial cycles.

Lili Gil Valletta never envisioned becoming an entrepreneur, but when she couldn’t find a company that could deliver the type of business intelligence she was looking for, she decided to build it herself. More than a decade later, Culture+ Group is one of the fastest-growing Latino-owned businesses in the U.S.