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Global Market Strategist

Brian Levitt

Profile

Brian Levitt is a Global Market Strategist at Invesco. In this role, he is responsible for the development and communication of the firm’s investment outlooks and insights for North America. Brian is the author of Invesco’s Compelling Wealth Management Conversations, a program that helps investors manage their emotions and stick to their investment plans. He also authored the firm’s Financial Literacy program and works extensively with families to educate on personal finance. Brian co-hosts Invesco’s “Greater Possibilities” podcast. He joined Invesco when the firm combined with OppenheimerFunds in 2019.

Visit Brian on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter)

Media
  • Appears on CNBC, 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

    What does US government debt mean for investors?

    By Brian Levitt

    The national debt keeps rising but may still be manageable in the short term despite the investment risk or pending disaster some investors fear.

    February 11, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Above the Noise: Is the worst of policy uncertainty behind us?

    By Brian Levitt

    US inflation concerns are likely overdone, and any tariffs from the Trump administration are likely a one-time price shock rather than a new inflationary trend.

    January 29, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Does the January effect matter for stock performance?

    By Brian Levitt, James Anania

    January's stock performance is thought to show what it will be for the full year. But our research says the predictive power of January is overstated.

    January 16, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Markets balk at a strong US jobs report

    By Brian Levitt

    With inflation concerns prevalent, markets didn’t appreciate the strong December US jobs report, but was the initial response an overreaction?

    January 10, 2025
  • Market volatility
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    How would a government shutdown affect market volatility?

    By Brian Levitt

    A government shutdown can lead to short-term market volatility, but they generally resolve quickly with minimal market impact for long-term investors.

    December 20, 2024