News Releases

- Six in ten business owners plan to charge the same amount next year

- Prices expected to rise an average of 1.3 per cent in 2013

- Businesses in Alberta, and those operating in the services, manufacturing, and construction sectors are the most likely to raise prices

- Increasing volume and better use of technology seen as more effective strategies to increase business value than raising prices

- RDSPs can help provide financial security for individuals with disabilities

- The program combines the advantages of tax deferred investment growth with the opportunity to receive government subsidies

- However, despite the many advantages of RDSPs, only 13 per cent of Canadians with disabilities have an RDSP account

On October 24th, BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin will discuss the potential implications of the U.S. election as well as other key global market drivers

Inaugural report tracks confidence in Canada's housing market among Canadian homeowners

- Buying intentions: 46 per cent intend to buy a property in the next five years; however, the market would cool quickly if prices increase by five per cent

- Price expectations: Most homeowners in Canada expect modest price increases in all cities and provinces over the long term with the exception of those in Vancouver

- Mortgage affordability: Over half have made cutbacks over the past year to make mortgage payments

- Team's strong regular season record clinches playoff spot

On October 24th, BMO's Paul Taylor and Jack Ablin will discuss the potential implications of the U.S. election as well as other key global market drivers

- Equities expected to resume their upward trend

- The U.S. housing market has improved and consumers are spending more compared to Q2

- Significant drop in yield on Italian and Spanish 10-year bonds suggests lower perceived risk in the Eurozone

- China's stimulus measures demonstrate the country is on track for a soft landing