Markets Plus

Market Implications U.S. Growth, Inflation and Rates

From energy prices and inflation expectations to Treasury market behavior and policy implications, this episode provides a clear view of how geopolitical developments transmit through markets, and what it means for investors and business leaders navigating a rapidly shifting environment.

Evolving Outlook for the Rates Market

On May 12, Ian Lyngen, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Rates Strategy, BMO Capital Markets, shared his thoughts on the outlook for the rates market at the 2026 BMO Real Assets Conference in New York. The Federal Reserve has a complicated path ahead amid growing uncertainty on inflation, growth and the labor market.

Fueling Healthier Lifestyles and Scaling with Purpose, Discipline and Digital Innovation: Yousuf Soliman in Conversation

In the latest episode of Journeys to Growing the Good on Markets Plus, Issam Majeed, Managing Director, Diversified BMO Corporate Finance, and Yousuf Soliman, Chairman of Naturamarket.ca and CEO & Co‑Founder of Revive Superfoods, discuss the evolving health and wellness food industry—exploring how brands are fueling healthier lifestyles, pursuing disciplined growth, scaling e‑commerce through change, and leveraging technology to shape the future of consumer businesses.

Middle East Conflict: Reading Market Signals About Risks

On May 6, BMO hosted a digital event to explore how equity markets, FX, and macro data are considering evolving geopolitical risks, pricing in potential outcomes while downplaying others.

Strategic Deals, Selective Windows: M&A, IPOs and Opportunities from AI

In this episode of Markets Plus, Alan Tannenbaum, CEO of BMO Capital Markets, joined a panel of industry experts at the 2026 Milken Global Conference to discuss the outlook for M&A and IPOs.