Ben Squared Podcast: 21st April 2026 – Grappling with Strait Curve Balls

34min | 04/21/2026

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In the latest Ben Squared podcast the conversation remains largely centered upon Middle East developments, with particular attention paid to the rapid change in sentiment and heightened confusion regarding the state of ‘openness’ of the Strait of Hormuz. Rather than attempt to iron out all the creases, however, the pair discuss how investment strategy can best manage this confusion, and what elements of proceedings/the data to focus upon. Time is also taken to review the latest jobs and inflation data in both the UK and US, as well as central bank communications, to determine what this may mean for the respective path for interest rates. This podcast was recorded on 21st April 2026. *This podcast is for UK Professional Clients Only. Capital at Risk. Past performance does not predict future returns.

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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 conversation remains largely centered upon Middle East developments, with particular attention paid to the rapid change in sentiment and heightened confusion regarding the state of ‘openness’ of the Strait of Hormuz. Rather than attempt to iron out all the creases, however, the pair discuss how investment strategy can best manage this confusion, and what elements of proceedings/the data to focus upon. Time is also taken to review the latest jobs and inflation data in both the UK and US, as well as central bank communications, to determine what this may mean for the respective path for interest rates. This podcast was recorded on 21st April 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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