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CHICAGO, August 3, 2010 – Members of the media are invited to join a conference call on the outlook for the U.S. fixed income market on Friday, August 6, at 2:30 p.m. (CT).

BMO Fixed Income and Public Policy experts will host the call following the annual BMO Capital Markets Fixed Income Perspectives conference, taking place on Friday, August 6, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.

"We're dealing with a difficult credit environment, and as the economy continues to struggle, re-building credit has become the focal point," said Justin Hoogendoorn, Managing Director, U.S. Fixed Income, BMO Capital Markets and host of the event. "This conference will provide investors and issuers with insights to help make informed investment decisions."

The media call will focus on the impact of the geo-political environment. BMO experts will provide an outlook for the fixed income market from a macro and municipal credit perspective.

Media Conference Call Details

What:
BMO Capital Markets hosts a conference call exclusively for members of the media to discuss highlights from the Fixed Income Perspectives Conference. Q&A to follow the discussion.

Who:

• Justin Hoogendoorn, Managing Director, Fixed Income, BMO Capital Markets
  • Economic environment and positive technical's favor a long duration stance
  • Taking advantage of a steep yield curve adds to performance in 5-10 year bonds
  • Best values lie in intermediate USD Canadian Provincials and BABs
• Dimitri Delis, Ph.D, Director, Fixed Income, BMO Capital Markets. Dimitri will discuss:
  • Expect slower growth as deleveraging continues
  • A double dip in housing may be unavoidable
  • Unemployment may not peak until 2011
• Andy Busch, Global Currency & Public Policy Strategist, BMO Capital Markets. Andy will discuss:
  • The midterm elections are just around the corner. How will this impact the markets?
  • Is the European sovereign debt crisis over?
  • What will be the major drivers of the markets heading into year end?

When:
Friday, August 6, 2010
2:30pm – 3:30pm (CT)

Dial-in information:
Local dial-in: (763) 488-3998
Toll-free dial in: 1 (877) 251-0895
Conference ID#: 90499288

About BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American financial services provider, with more than 2,200 employees operating in 27 offices worldwide, including 15 in offering corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of investment and corporate banking products and services. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$384 billion total assets and 37,000 employees as at April 30, 2010.