Ben Squared: 10th February 2026: AI Upheaval, Political Turmoil, Yet Markets Calm

28min | 02/10/2026

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In the latest Ben Squared podcast the resident pairing discuss the dramatic domestic political news flow alongside the relative calm we have seen in currency and bond markets.

In addition, the duo debate the difficult period many AI related stocks are enduring, though again note the overall resilience of broader stock market performance - the rotation trade away from the loosely defined US Technology sector continues. Time is also afforded to review the stock market and currency impact of the Japanese election outcome, heightening political pressure for the incoming Fed Chair and the Bank of England’s dovish turn.

This podcast was recorded on 9th February 2026.

This podcast is for UK Professional Clients Only. Capital at Risk.

Past performance does not predict future returns.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Time in the Market

For investment professionals in the UK only.

Each month join host Ben Gutteridge, a Director of Multi-Asset Strategies at Invesco, for an insightful and often humorous conversation into the (sometimes baffling) world of investing. In each episode, Ben interviews a high-profile guest from within the financial services industry, seeking to uncover leading investment insights in a clear and accessible fashion.

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Views and opinions are based on current market conditions and are subject to change.

This podcast is marketing material and not financial advice. It is not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular asset class, security or strategy. Regulatory requirements that require impartiality of investment or investment strategy recommendations are therefore not applicable nor are any prohibitions to trade before publication.

Issued by Invesco Asset Management Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Time in the Market

For investment professionals in the UK only.

Each month join host Ben Gutteridge, a Director of Multi-Asset Strategies at Invesco, for an insightful and often humorous conversation into the (sometimes baffling) world of investing. In each episode, Ben interviews a high-profile guest from within the financial services industry, seeking to uncover leading investment insights in a clear and accessible fashion.

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Views and opinions are based on current market conditions and are subject to change.

This podcast is marketing material and not financial advice. It is not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular asset class, security or strategy. Regulatory requirements that require impartiality of investment or investment strategy recommendations are therefore not applicable nor are any prohibitions to trade before publication.

Issued by Invesco Asset Management Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In the latest Ben Squared podcast the resident pairing discuss the dramatic domestic political news flow alongside the relative calm we have seen in currency and bond markets.

In addition, the duo debate the difficult period many AI related stocks are enduring, though again note the overall resilience of broader stock market performance - the rotation trade away from the loosely defined US Technology sector continues. Time is also afforded to review the stock market and currency impact of the Japanese election outcome, heightening political pressure for the incoming Fed Chair and the Bank of England’s dovish turn.

This podcast was recorded on 9th February 2026.

This podcast is for UK Professional Clients Only. Capital at Risk.

Past performance does not predict future returns.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Time in the Market

For investment professionals in the UK only.

Each month join host Ben Gutteridge, a Director of Multi-Asset Strategies at Invesco, for an insightful and often humorous conversation into the (sometimes baffling) world of investing. In each episode, Ben interviews a high-profile guest from within the financial services industry, seeking to uncover leading investment insights in a clear and accessible fashion.

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Views and opinions are based on current market conditions and are subject to change.

This podcast is marketing material and not financial advice. It is not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular asset class, security or strategy. Regulatory requirements that require impartiality of investment or investment strategy recommendations are therefore not applicable nor are any prohibitions to trade before publication.

Issued by Invesco Asset Management Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Time in the Market

For investment professionals in the UK only.

Each month join host Ben Gutteridge, a Director of Multi-Asset Strategies at Invesco, for an insightful and often humorous conversation into the (sometimes baffling) world of investing. In each episode, Ben interviews a high-profile guest from within the financial services industry, seeking to uncover leading investment insights in a clear and accessible fashion.

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested.

Views and opinions are based on current market conditions and are subject to change.

This podcast is marketing material and not financial advice. It is not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any particular asset class, security or strategy. Regulatory requirements that require impartiality of investment or investment strategy recommendations are therefore not applicable nor are any prohibitions to trade before publication.

Issued by Invesco Asset Management Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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