Adds BMO's results May 24 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal BMO.TO and Bank of Nova Scotia BNS.TO on Wednesday reported lower adjusted earnings at home as the Canadian banks set aside higher provisions. The results come as investor confidence has deteriorated in markets amid high volatility triggered by U.S. banking turmoil and a relentless rate-hiking cycle. Provisions for credit losses jumped to C$709 million from C$219 million, due to economic uncertainty and challenging market conditions in Chile and Colombia amid rising inflation, Scotiabank said.