

Thoughts on the Market
Morgan Stanley
Short, thoughtful and regular takes on recent events in the markets from a variety of perspectives and voices within Morgan Stanley.
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Sep 3, 2021 • 4min
Special Encore: Never a Dull Moment in the Political Economy?
Original Release on August 25th, 2021: For investors, U.S. fiscal policy, tax increases and U.S.-China relations are three key items to watch as we head toward fall. We outline potential outcomes.

Sep 2, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Autumn Days Are Here Again
As summer transitions to fall, investors will be facing a host of key market events. Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets covers the ones to watch.

Sep 1, 2021 • 8min
Special Episode: The Curious Case of Norway, EVs and Oil
Norway has made great strides in electric vehicle adoption over the last decade, so why has its oil consumption remained largely unchanged?

Aug 31, 2021 • 4min
Matt Hornbach: Treasuries, Tapering and Tightening
After last week’s Jackson Hole Symposium, markets cheered Fed Powell’s implied messaging on the pace of rate hikes. Did markets read it right?

Aug 30, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: So, What’s the Story?
Although a key component of investing is getting the narrative right, perhaps a bigger component is knowing when the narrative could change.

Aug 27, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Singapore Offers an Alternative to U.S. Equities
In a world where U.S. equities are currently less attractive, investors need options for places to put their money — this is one.

Aug 26, 2021 • 8min
Special Episode: Is This the Moneyball Approach to Corporate Bonds?
Equity investors have applied factor-driven strategies for years, but the approach has seen slow adoption in bond markets. Here’s why that may be changing.

Aug 25, 2021 • 3min
Michael Zezas: Never a Dull Moment in the Political Economy?
For investors, U.S. fiscal policy, tax increases and U.S.-China relations are three key items to watch as we head toward fall. We outline potential outcomes.

Aug 24, 2021 • 4min
Adam Jonas: Space Investing - Ready for Takeoff?
Recent developments in space travel may be setting the stage for a striking new era of tech investment. Are investors paying attention?

Aug 23, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: The U.S. Consumer Takes a Break
An old adage says 'never bet against the US consumer's willingness to spend,' but new data on demand and consumption may say otherwise.


