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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

    Military conflicts haven’t derailed long-term stock growth

    By Brian Levitt

    War and unrest tempt investors to give up on investment plans, but history suggests markets continue their long-term growth despite military conflicts.

    June 28, 2024
  • 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
  • Asset allocation
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    Asset allocation

    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
  • Market outlook
    Market outlook

    The 2024 presidential election and the stock market

    By Brian Levitt

    History suggests that the results of presidential elections don't affect the stock market and long-term investors need not worry about them.

    June 13, 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