BMO Smarter Investing

BMO Smarter Investing

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54 - Can the Canadian Housing Market Shake off Its Slump?

2025 saw a rift within Canada’s housing market, with prices sagging in some regions but rising steadily in others. Will 2026 be a repeat of last year, or can the depressed regions begin to heal? Join BMO Senior Economists Robert Kavcic and Sal Guatieri as they discuss the outlook ...  Show more

53 - Will the U.S. Housing Market Emerge from the Doldrums?

2025 was another tough year for the US housing market, even as activity showed signs of stirring toward year-end. Join BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri as he discusses the outlook for 2026 in the wake of affordability, supply and population growth challenges, wide regional marke ...  Show more

52 - Can the U.S. Economy Outperform Again in 2026?

Amid a turbulent year of tariffs, AI-related spending, and a government shutdown, the resilience of the U.S. economy has surprised many. However, rising unemployment and stubborn inflation may be ominous signs for the new year. BMO's U.S. Chief Economist Scott Anderson joins Seni ...  Show more

51 - Will Tariffs and Trade Talks Derail an Improving North American Economic Outlook?

Amid rising trade tensions and the upcoming USMCA renegotiation, what’s next for the U.S. and Canadian economies? BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter and Directors/Senior Economists Aaron Goertzen and Sal Guatieri explore potential scenarios for US-Canada trade relations, their ec ...  Show more

50 - Special Edition: Simplify Your Portfolio with Asset Allocation ETFs

For this BMO Special Edition, join BMO Global Asset Management’s Erin Allen, Director of Online Distribution and Kevin Prins, Managing Director, Head of ETFs and Digital Distribution, as they delve into the transformative world of asset allocation ETFs. Discover their growth, ben ...  Show more