Insights

The new home of the Invesco Canada blog.

  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    US-Israel strikes on Iran: What investors need to know

    By Benjamin Jones, Paul Jackson, Brian Levitt

    Following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, we offer four possible scenarios for what we could face in the coming weeks and explore the possible reaction of various asset classes.

    March 2, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Markets take Supreme Court tariff ruling, US-Iran tensions in stride

    By Brian Levitt

    Markets largely expected last week’s tariff decision and the flare-up in US-Iran tensions, while new US economic data was weaker than anticipated.

    February 23, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    ‘Heads I win, tails I win’ market environment

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    On one side, weaker growth makes Fed easing more likely. On the other side, stronger growth supports an intact business cycle. Either can be supportive of markets if inflation stays contained.

    February 17, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Finding silver linings in the market selloff

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    Despite last week’s selloff in software stocks and other momentum-driven areas, we believe the fundamental backdrop remains supportive.

    February 9, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Greater clarity on the main risks to the market

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    We got some clarity on the two big risks we outlined in our 2026 investment outlook: Federal Reserve independence and an AI bubble.

    February 2, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Four key market signals to watch

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    Geopolitical risks have risen, but bond spreads, economic and inflation data, and the US dollar haven’t signaled any major stock market issues.

    January 26, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    New year, same story: Geopolitics, tariffs, and resilience

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    The calendar flipped to a new year, but macro and market trends look largely the same: Resilience in the US economy, geopolitical shifts, and tariff talk.

    January 20, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Legal investigation of Fed Chair Powell presents new risk to markets

    By Brian Levitt, Benjamin Jones

    The potential use of the justice system against a sitting Federal Reserve Chair represents a line that markets have not previously had to price.

    January 12, 2026
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Markets take a wait-and-see approach to US action in Venezuela

    By Brian Levitt

    A rise in Venezuelan oil production could pressure oil prices in a few years. In the meantime, we expect an accelerating global economy to boost demand for oil and support prices.

    January 6, 2026
  • Alternatives
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    Alternatives

    A new partnership to help investors rethink the possibilities of private markets

    By Invesco

    We are excited to announce a new partnership designed to help investors realize the full return potential of the global economy by unlocking new opportunities in private markets.

    December 16, 2025