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  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Troubled times haven’t worried stocks

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    Markets pressed higher despite seasonal weakness, new tariffs, elevated valuations, and noise surrounding the Federal Reserve’s independence.

    September 2, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Powell suggests a change to Fed policy

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish tone at Jackson Hole last week, had ramifications for rate expectations, tech stocks, and the US dollar.

    August 25, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Support for stocks builds despite mixed data

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    Economic signals seem to show a gradual slowdown in the US economy, but not a recession, with many global companies thriving in the trade environment.

    August 18, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Speculation grows for a fall Fed rate cut

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    The Federal Reserve gets a surprise resignation. Meanwhile, disagreements at the Bank of England lead to a historic vote.

    August 11, 2025
  • Tax & Estate planning
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    Tax & Estate planning

    The RESP – Who really owns it?

    By Invesco Tax & Estate team

    Discover who truly owns the funds in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and how ownership is affected by contributions, withdrawals, and family law. This article explores legal interpretations, tax implications, and the impact of separation agreements on RESP management.

    August 5, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Dissent emerges at the Fed, trade agreements surge

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    The Federal Reserve saw two members dissent on rates for the first time in 32 years and countries raced to secure US trade deals before a key tariff deadline.

    August 4, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Trade deals and earnings season help fuel market highs

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    As trade deals are struck before Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline, global investors have begun to look past tariff uncertainty and appear to expect an optimistic outcome for the second half of this year.

    July 28, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Debating the state of US exceptionalism for stock investors

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    The economies, markets, and currencies of other countries may begin to catch up to the US, but it has unique qualities that sets it apart.

    July 7, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Five trends to watch as US stocks hit a new high

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    An expectation for improved trade policy clarity and continued spending on artificial intelligence helped boost the S&P 500 Index to a new all-time high.

    June 30, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Oil moves on Middle East tensions, but other markets stay the course

    By Invesco Global Market Strategy Office

    The Middle East dominated the news, but beyond oil and gas, most markets haven’t yet reacted heavily. Central banks remain in a wait-and-see mode.

    June 23, 2025