

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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Nov 18, 2020 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Will D.C. Rein In Big Tech?
Washington D.C. has become increasingly interested in tech regulation, but what’s the likelihood in the next two years? And what could it mean for tech stocks?

Nov 16, 2020 • 4min
Mike Wilson: 2021 Preview - A Bull with Room to Run
Although near-term worries about the coronavirus and higher interest rates could challenge company valuations, the 12-month U.S. equities outlook may be just what the doctor ordered.

Nov 13, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: An Artificial Calm?
Confidence in the ability of central bank to suppress market volatility through aggressive policy may be misplaced.

Nov 12, 2020 • 4min
Matt Hornbach: 2021 - Another Big Year for Liquidity?
G10 central banks could inject another $2.8 trillion of liquidity next year—over twice the amount in any year prior to this one. How will this impact rates and currencies?

Nov 11, 2020 • 3min
Michael Zezas: Vaccine-driven Rebound Could Help Munis
Although improving economic growth and rising inflation could present challenges for bond investors, “re-opening” could bring benefit for municipal bonds.

Nov 10, 2020 • 5min
Reza Moghadam: Amid Lockdowns, Europe Looks to a Vaccine
Although COVID-19 new case rates have been climbing in Europe, the impact of this second wave may not be as severe this time around.

Nov 9, 2020 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Markets Cheer Clarity on Vaccine, Election
Upbeat news on a coronavirus vaccine and a win for President-elect Biden drive stocks significantly higher. How should investors trade a potentially earlier re-opening?

Nov 6, 2020 • 9min
Special Episode: Markets Parse Election Results, Jobs Report
All eyes are on the U.S. Presidential race as markets also weigh climbing coronavirus cases in the U.S., fiscal stimulus uncertainty and October’s jobs report.

Nov 5, 2020 • 3min
Michael Zezas: Breaking - Why Post-Election Day Just Got Trickier
Amidst the uncertainty, three topics should be front of mind for investors: implications of a divided government, the path to fiscal stimulus and tax changes.

Nov 2, 2020 • 3min
Mike Wilson: Is the Worst of the Correction Over?
Although some volatility may lie ahead, the end of the U.S. election cycle and progress on a potential coronavirus vaccine may bring some optimism to markets.


