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Global Market Strategist

Brian Levitt

Profile

Brian Levitt is a Global Market Strategist at Invesco. In this role, he’s responsible for the development and communication of the firm’s investment outlooks and insights for North America.

Brian co-hosts Invesco’s Market Conversations podcast, candid discussions with other experts on topics impacting the markets. He develops Trending Conversation presentations to help financial advisors examine current issues with their clients. Brian also works extensively with families to educate them on personal finance. He joined Invesco when the firm combined with OppenheimerFunds in 2019. 

Visit Brian on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter)

Media
  • Appears on BNN BloombergCNBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, and Yahoo! Finance
  • Quoted in CNBC.com, Business Insider, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other financial news publications

Previous experience
  • OppenheimerFunds – Senior Investment Strategist
  • Morgan Stanley – Product Manager

Education
  • MBA in finance and international business, Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business
  • BA in economics, University of Michigan

Insights from Brian

  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Above the Noise: Getting back to normal

    By Brian Levitt

    While the economic ramifications of COVID-19 quarantines have persisted, normalization is in sight as an easing cycle appears to be on the horizon.

    June 26, 2024
  • Investment
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    Investment

    Beyond money markets: Maximizing your cash

    By Brian Levitt

    Higher interest rates have enticed investors into money markets. But they aren’t risk free, and stocks and bonds have historically returned more over the long term.

    June 24, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Above the Noise: Stagflation fears and election years

    By Brian Levitt

    Today’s unemployment and inflation environment is a far cry from what it was in the 1980s’ stagflationary years. Plus, the market isn’t necessarily more volatile in election years.

    May 24, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Above the Noise: Is inflation obsession overblown?

    By Brian Levitt

    Is the hyperfocus on inflation warranted, should we be worried about the size of US debt, and do geopolitics negatively impact markets? Here are my straightforward answers.

    April 26, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    Above the Noise: Elections, inflation, and the US banking system

    By Brian Levitt

    I analyze a quote from the US Federal Reserve Chair that was music to my ears, and I share which market chart I would give each presidential candidate to help them make their economic case to voters.

    April 1, 2024