
Markets Plus
Listen to Markets Plus to hear BMO leading experts share a wealth of timely and relevant perspectives on factors shaping the markets, economy, industry sectors, and much more. For more information about Markets Plus, visit bmocm.com/marketsplus.
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2023 • 35min
Is North America Headed for a Recession?
The North American economy continues to send conflicting signals. When will rising interest rates start impacting the economy, and will higher borrowing costs and continued rising inflation tip North America into a recession? To address these questions, BMO convened a panel to explore how this unprecedented economic moment may unfold.

Feb 3, 2023 • 11min
Quick Listen: Darryl White on the Economic Implications of a Rapidly-Aging Society
Chief Executive Officer at BMO Financial Group, Darryl White, participated in a great panel discussion at the World Economic Forum to discuss the economic implications of a rapidly-aging society, including why life stages like education milestones, developing your career, finding a home, or planning for retirement are changing.

Feb 2, 2023 • 25min
Understanding the Link Between Cybersecurity and ESG
This episode focuses on cybersecurity and how it is now regarded as a critical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concern.

Dec 13, 2022 • 33min
Managing Your Liquidity in a Rising Rate Environment
With rising interest rates and interest market volatility, today’s episode is a timely discussion on how to manage your liquidity during this time.

Dec 5, 2022 • 35min
Employee Ownership: A Panel Discussion
In the U.S., employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, have long been an effective tool for both business owners and employees. According to the National Center for Employee Ownership, there are approximately 7,000 ESOPs in the U.S. that hold about $1.7 trillion in assets, covering nearly 14 million workers. Businesses in Canada, however, have not been able to take full advantage of the employee-owned structure. But the tide is turning.

Sep 28, 2022 • 38min
Inflation, Interest Rates & the Economy: What Lies Ahead?
Listen to BMO experts discuss what may lie ahead for households, businesses, markets and the economy, and whether a recession is in the cards.

Sep 28, 2022 • 37min
Inflation, taux d’intérêt et économie : que nous réserve l’avenir?
Joignez-vous à nous pour discuter de ce que l’avenir réserve aux ménages, aux entreprises, aux marchés et à l’économie, et pour déterminer si une récession est probable.

Sep 14, 2022 • 27min
BMO Equity Research Presents Best of BMO Equity Ideas
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.

Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 22min
Supply Chain Disruption: Key Challenges and Opportunities
Find out why there have been significant disruptions in both availability and reliability within the supply chain.

Mar 2, 2022 • 60min
State of the Union – What Lies Ahead
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 how the federal reserve might respond to ongoing concerns about inflation.