Brooks Barks

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Three months after the eruption of hostilities in the Middle East and the most frequent question we get is “Why are capital markets doing so well?” https://t.co/TS1kvPQfgN

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A year ago, the focus was on the trade war, equities were on the defensive and growth forecasts were marked down. Then markets turned around. Now, the focus is on the other war... https://t.co/UqazCWQPC2

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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Easter.

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Even with today's Supreme Court ruling on the IEEPA tariffs, we had already been asking for much of the past year on the economic front: “Oh tariffs, where is thy sting?” https://t.co/WtSlsG2xmE

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We’re barely two-thirds of the way into Q4 2025 earnings report season, yet a bevy of market-moving revelations
have already surfaced. https://t.co/MmBmcOT3ku

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We are witnessing a classic rotation from the sizzling to the silent. And, this big shift in sentiment is unfolding against a shifting and mixed backdrop for the U.S. economy. https://t.co/NiJE9CjqVw

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This week's high drama across commodity markets gave way to Friday’s news that Kevin Warsh was tapped by President Trump to become the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve. https://t.co/XcN0m5aiZj

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This may have been a holiday-shortened week in the U.S., but it felt like a year in Europe. The only real winners from this week’s series of unfortunate events were gold, silver and gas. https://t.co/Sp59Lyhyp3

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In his BMO Nesbitt Burns 2025 review, "Resilience and Feedback," Brent Joyce, BMO Private Wealth's Chief Investment Strategist, shares how global equity markets delivered substantial gains through a year of resilience. https://t.co/RbfSEc6oFs

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Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. May the year bring growth, happiness and new opportunities.

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Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a Christmas that’s merry and bright.

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Douglas Porter, BMO’s Chief Economist, discusses this and more in his weekly Talking Points commentary, “Thunderbolt & Lightning, Not Very Frightening.” https://t.co/TeevHaf3MQ

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In an important week of tests on the earnings and economic fronts, markets handed out unsatisfactory grades.

Douglas Porter, BMO’s Chief Economist, discusses this and more in his weekly Talking Points commentary, “Stock Theory of Relativity.” https://t.co/1ig8A5kVoc

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BMO Private Wealth’s Dante Rossi, Director, Tax Planning, and Phil Haines, Director, Tax Planning, share their analysis of the 2025 Canadian Federal Budget: https://t.co/Ho9wJKQ7GE

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The BPWA team dressed to impress this Halloween. Whether you’re getting dressed up or carving pumpkins, wishing you a very happy Halloween with family and friends!

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BMO’s Chief Economist Doug Porter breaks it down in Episode 2 of Demystifying Economics—a clear, engaging look at how economic trends affect consumers and what that means for businesses. A must-watch for anyone trying to make sense of today’s market: https://t.co/iCIWZEHcB0

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BMO's Chief Economist, Douglas Porter is here to help level up your economics knowledge. Demystifying Economics Episode #1 is live. https://t.co/FQ497Y9Iqo

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Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Capital Markets, joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss quality growth and why S&P 500 stocks are outperforming.

"What's higher quality? The operating performance of companies," says Belski.

Full segment here: https://t.co/RMZEwzltRT

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While most of the attention was on Alaska and Washington this week, the trade story just won’t let go.

Douglas Porter, BMO’s Chief Economist, discusses this and more in his weekly Talking Points commentary, “The Ides of August.” https://t.co/9jKjHkOEM2

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Brian G. Belski, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Capital Markets, joined Bloomberg Radio to discuss the evolution of his bullish stance on the market and the prospect of the Fed's upcoming rate decision. https://t.co/aBJu9Cxir1