What’s next for U.S.-Canada trade? In this episode, ETF and Alternatives Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erika Toth, break down the current and potential implications of reciprocal tariffs and explore key data points to watch. They also share their outlook for the months ahead and portfolio positioning for U.S. and Canadian assets. Erika Toth is Director, Institutional & Advisory, Eastern Canada at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

The latest U.S. jobs report has sent tremors through financial markets, altering odds of when — and how quickly — the U.S. Federal Reserve will commence its cutting cycle. Ali Jaffery of CIBC Economics joins Bipan to break down the recent string data flow from south of the border, and what it means for investors. Ali also provides advice on fantasy football for the upcoming season. This podcast was recorded live on August 5, 2025.

Collateralized Loan Obligations are shaking up the Canadian investing landscape. Bipan is joined by BMO Global Asset Management’s private credit head, Mark Jarosz, to explore how these investments are structured and can be used to add diversified yield potential. This podcast was recorded live on July 29, 2025.

In this episode, ETF Strategist Bipan Rai, and your host, Erin Allen, unpack the growing tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, touching on how political pressures could reshape monetary policy expectations and sector performance — and what it all means for investors. Erin Allen is a Director of Direct Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM). She is joined on the podcast by Bipan Rai, Head of ETF Strategy, Exchange Traded Funds at BMO GAM. The episode was recorded live on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.