Economic & Market Updates

Economic and Market Updates

Portfolio Strategy

Strategic commentary and an overview of financial markets.

Global Markets Commentary

The monthly Global Markets Commentary provides an overview of recent global events and their impact on the markets.

Global Equity Weekly

A look at what happened in the equity markets over the past week and an update on the earnings reports.

Talking Points

Talking Points is a weekly market commentary written by Douglas Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets.

Current News / Affairs

2022 Federal Budget Review

Federal Budget 2022 - Impact on Charities

The Major Risks Facing the Oil Market

The oil market remains on a razor’s edge, highlighted by the relatively large price swings over the past month due to concerns that many major Chinese cities could be facing extensive lockdowns. Meanwhile, market participants are still trying to assess the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (i.e., sanctions).

2022 Federal Budget: Implications for Canadian Private Companies

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented her second Budget (and first from the re-elected minority Federal Liberal government) in the House of Commons on April 7, 2022.

Decoding Responsible Investing

At BMO Private Wealth, we believe that supporting our clients with their increasing focus on sustainability is a great demonstration of a truth that underpins our purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We have a proud legacy of innovation and collaboration through the integration of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") issues into our investment processes, while ensuring that investment decisions are always made in the best interests of our clients. Supporting these decisions is a belief that incorporating a range of responsible investment techniques can have a meaningful impact on the creation of long-term investor value.