BMO Named Best Private Bank and Retail Bank in Canada and Best Commercial Bank in US and Canada

The World Finance Banking Awards recognize BMO’s commitment to our clients, customers and the communities we serve.  This award is a testament to BMO’s dedication to our digitally enabled One Client experience and comprehensive understanding of our c...

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Where the chief strategist for BMO’s private wealth arm sees markets heading next - and the ‘magic’ ingredient for portfolio success

The Canadian stock market has displayed two attractive characteristics this year, a positive, albeit modest, return for the overall index combined with low market volatility....

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Investment Strategy - June 2024

With investors still focused on inflation trends—which have admittedly been running a little hotter than expected in the U.S.—some may have missed the global uptrend occurring in stocks...

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Global Markets Commentary: Bulls Bounce Back

After April’s disappointing performance in capital markets, the bulls bounced back in May with solid gains for stocks and bonds. A balanced investor with 60% diversified global equity and 40% Canadian bonds enjoyed a monthly gain of 2.5% – enough to...

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Commentary from Our Chief Economist

 

 Doug PorterDouglas Porter
 
Chief Economist, BMO Capital Markets


Douglas Porter has over 30 years of experience analyzing global economies and financial markets. As Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group, he oversees the macroeconomic and financial market forecasts and co-authors the firm’s weekly flagship publication, Focus. As a respected commentator on economic and financial trends, he is regularly quoted in the national press and often interviewed on radio and television. 

For Doug’s latest views on the economy, read his commentary Talking Points