2021 was a rough year in many aspects — but in terms of the economy, it was a boom year. Will the same be true in 2022? We talk with Kristina Hooper and Alessio de Longis about the road ahead. Where do we go now? Do we see any signs of the cycle ending? Do we see signs of the economy turning over? [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

No books, no lectures, no PowerPoints. What’s the best way to teach Gen Z about money in a “TLDR” world? We talk with Invesco’s Emily Pachuta about “How Not to Suck at Money,” a new online game designed to teach college students what they need to know about budgeting, saving, investing, and much more. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the official financial education program of the NCAA®. Explore the game at HNTSAM.com. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

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The 1950s famously saw the rise of the American middle class and massive demand for items like cars and televisions. But today, the growing middle class is largely a story about Asia, with China experiencing the fastest expansion of the middle class that the world has ever seen. What do these consumers want, and which companies are positioning themselves to meet that demand? We get answers from three experts who invest in global, international, and emerging market stocks. Join us for this whirlwind tour of everything from air conditioning to luxury handbags. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

Investors are searching for ways to hedge against inflation and diversify their portfolios, and many are taking a fresh look at the world’s oldest asset class: real estate. But real estate opportunities look different today than they have in the past. Invesco Real Estate CEO Scott Dennis joins the podcast to discuss COVID’s effect on residential and office space trends, the evolution of e-commerce and its impact on the retail and industrial sectors, and the role of ESG in real estate investing. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on the future of real estate – and the implications for where (and how) we Consume, Live, Innovate, and Connect. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

Silicon Valley is synonymous with technology, but it’s not the only game in town. Companies all over the world are driving innovation in semiconductors, fintech, social media, e-commerce, super apps and much more. In this special episode — the first in a three-part series on global investing — we take a whirlwind tour of technology opportunities around the world with four of Invesco’s investment experts. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

Hours before lawmakers agreed to a short-term increase of the debt ceiling, we talked with Andy Blocker, Invesco’s Head of US Government Affairs, about three key issues investors are watching closely. 1. What’s driving the debt ceiling drama? (Which will rear its head again in about two months.) 2. What will be the final tally on President Biden’s Build Back Better plan? 3. Which tax revisions have the best shot at getting passed to pay for it? (Invesco Distributors, Inc.)

What is Evergrande and why have its debt problems rattled global markets? We talk with David Chao, Global Market Strategist for Asia Pacific, about what US investors need to know about this issue.

From: Invesco

Host: Brian Levitt

Guest: David Chao

Recorded: September 20, 2021

What a difference one year has made for commodities. As the sector rebounds from COVID pressures, where do oil, copper, precious metals, and agriculture go from here? Is the recent boom merely a trade resulting from momentary supply/demand imbalances, or could we be seeing the start of the next commodity supercycle? And which commodities could be best positioned for the next decades as the world and corporate boards make their pushes toward net zero carbon emissions? Two experts from our ETF group join the podcast to share their outlooks: Jason Bloom, Head of Fixed Income and Alternatives Product Strategy, and Kathy Kriskey, Commodities and Alternatives Strategist.

China recently unsettled the market with its surprise move to turn for-profit education companies into non-profit entities. But the country’s move toward tighter regulations has been going on for some time. Global Market Strategist Arnab Das joins the podcast to help us think through the implications: Are these developments ominous, or are they creating opportunities to invest in Chinese stocks? As a bonus, we also discuss the potential for Federal Reserve tapering. When is that coming? And what's the bond market telling us about the state of the economy? [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]

We’re in the dog days of summer, which means it’s time once again to issue our mid-year outlook. But this year, it feels like there’s an added sense of urgency. The first half of the year was a remarkable time for markets and the economy — but as we turn the corner toward the second half and beyond, investors are increasingly concerned about the potential for inflation and a Wall Street bubble. To help us sort through all this are Kristina Hooper and Alessio de Longis, who return to the podcast to discuss where we are in the cycle, the direction of the economy and monetary policy, and the implications for asset classes. We’ll explore their base case — economic expansion and temporary inflation — as well as the risks that could arise along the way. [Invesco Distributors, Inc.]