TORONTO, ONTARIO and CHICAGO, ILLINOIS and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Jan. 19, 2012) - The European economy has experienced its most turbulent period in recent memory. Last year's debt crisis sparked uncertainty across global markets. Now the eurozone is facing more challenges following the mass debt downgrades by Standard & Poors of France, Italy, Spain and six other European countries.

The latest developments have raised more concerns about the impact on North American markets. Observers and investors are looking for answers on what might be over the horizon and what strategies might help investors cope with the situation.

A panel of BMO experts will provide an update on the latest economic and market developments in Europe, along with their predictions for the year ahead and beyond.

Media are invited to participate through conference call: 416-641-2144 or 866-696-5910; Passcode: 8607753.

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