Cross-Border Quarters

Matthew Baird, part of BMO’s institutional fixed income sales team in Vancouver, shares his expertise on the Canadian rates market. He discusses the upcoming Bank of Canada policy announcement, debating potential interest rate hikes alongside current economic indicators. The conversation dives into the relationship between inflation and wage dynamics, highlighting the challenges for central banks. Baird also analyzes Canadian bond market trends and offers insights on trading strategies as we gear up for 2025.