Economic and Market Updates

Focus

September 2, 2022 - ___Marketing HQ

Focus is the flagship publication of the BMO Economics team. This weekly publication covers major economic developments, provides updated forecasts, looks ahead to the key events of the upcoming week, and provides detailed insights into key economic issues.

Canadian Strategy Snapshot

September 20, 2022 - ___Marketing HQ

"Thoughts on TSX Performance Reversals" - Chief Investment Strategist, Brian Belski.

U.S. Strategy Snapshot

September 20, 2022 - ___Marketing HQ

"Profit Margin Resilience on Display" - Chief Investment Strategist, Brian Belski.

Rates Scenario

September 14, 2022 - ___Marketing HQ

Rates Scenario, covering currencies and markets outside of the U.S. and Canada.

Marginal Tax Rates

March 13, 2024 - ___Marketing HQ

The table below outlines the 2025 top combined Federal and provincial/territorial marginal personal tax rates. The rates apply to taxable incomes over $253,414 in all jurisdictions, with the exception of the following thresholds: $259,829 in British Columbia; $362,961 in Alberta; $400,000 in Manitoba; $500,000 in Yukon; and $1,128,858 in Newfoundland and Labrador

Resources

Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Myth-Busting

Our views on investment strategy, given the events of the past week and their impact on equity and fixed income markets....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Not-So-Boring Bonds

This week, we tackle the primary factors driving sovereign yields higher – and the implications of those developments for the economy and investors....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Q2 in Review – Notable Nuance

The Q2 earnings report season is nearly complete and it’s been nothing short of a barnburner....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Economic Regime Change Part III – Deglobalization

Global trade has become an increasingly hot button issue in recent years after significant supply chain vulnerabilities were exposed by a combination of unusual economic events and shifting geopolitical priorities....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Anx-AI-ety Alley

The equal-weighted S&P 500 index and the S&P/TSX both hit new highs this week....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Great Expectations: What to Watch for This Earnings Season

Investors are entering the Q2 reporting season buoyed by lofty expectations rooted in unexpectedly robust Q1 results....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Regime Change Part II: The Evolution of Capital Markets

This week, we delve into the many ways the stock and bond markets have evolved to provide enhanced breadth, depth and adaptability for an ever-widening circle of participants....

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Checklist of financial considerations when starting or growing your family

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most exciting milestones....

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Weekly Strategy Perspectives: Economic Regime Change Part I: What’s Old is New Again

In recent years, the global order has rearranged itself on a number of fronts. Some shifts have been subtle and cumulative....

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