

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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Mar 2, 2021 • 4min
Vishy Tirupattur: Can We Get Real on Rates?
Although a shift to higher interest rates is noteworthy, historically, rising rates coupled with rising inflation may actually suggest better performance for some risk assets.

Mar 1, 2021 • 3min
Mike Wilson: Positioning for Higher Interest Rates
Which sectors could benefit from an era of rising inflation and higher interest rates? Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson shares the outlook for investors.

Feb 26, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: ‘Buy Low, Sell High’ May (Finally) Apply Again
Some traditional market aphorisms seem to have been in abeyance, but with bond yields rising, the old rules are starting to apply again.

Feb 25, 2021 • 10min
Special Episode: The Texas Grid and the Future of Energy
What really happened during the Texas grid crisis and what does it say about the transition to clean energy and the future of utilities in America?

Feb 24, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: A Reset for U.S.-Mexico Trade?
Although markets appear more confident that U.S-Mexico trade tensions are largely in the past, investors shouldn't discount potential risks.

Feb 23, 2021 • 4min
Ben Swinburne: Media Eyes the Great Reopening
Media and entertainment had a tricky 2020 with lockdowns pulling forward years of growth for some companies—and challenges to others. So, what happens now?

Feb 22, 2021 • 3min
Mike Wilson: An Eye on Bull Market Surprises
U.S. equities markets have continued to perform well, fueled by upbeat earnings and vaccination news. However, that’s often when surprises arise.

Feb 19, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: The Risk of Rising Rates
Whether the anticipated fiscal stimulus in the U.S. will be enough to push the economy into inflationary territory, and if we should be concerned about it, is a matter of much debate. Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets discusses.

Feb 18, 2021 • 11min
Special Episode: Europe’s Economic Scarring Post-Pandemic
Recessions can create long-term scars on labor, investment and the pace of innovation. Is Europe more prepared to lessen COVID-related economic scarring than in past crises?

Feb 17, 2021 • 3min
Michael Zezas: What’s Next for U.S.-China Trade?
Concerns about the state of U.S.-China trade relations dominated investor thinking in 2018 and 2019. What’s the path forward for the Biden administration?


