

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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Jun 1, 2020 • 3min
Mike Wilson: Welcome to Early Cycle?
Although market volatility continues to decrease, the volatility of popular momentum strategies is increasing—which suggests a coming rotation to early cycle stocks.

May 29, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Does COVID-19 Change the Investing Playbook?
Although the impact of the coronavirus on markets, economies and jobs is truly unprecedented, it doesn’t mean investing precedents don’t still apply.

May 27, 2020 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Could Cash-Strapped States Bank on Online Gaming?
As U.S. states cope with challenged finances due to the coronavirus, could some look to online gaming to fill budget gaps?

May 26, 2020 • 3min
Mike Wilson: 3 Reasons Why a 2020 Recovery May Be Different
Although the coronavirus recession shares traits with the 2008 financial crisis and other recessions, the rate and sustainability of a recovery could be quite different this cycle.

May 22, 2020 • 7min
Special Episode: All Hail the U.S. Consumer
Will pent-up demand from U.S. consumers help drive a recovery from the coronavirus recession? A special conversation with our Chief Investment Officer and Chief U.S. Economist.

May 21, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: The Case for the Return of Inflation
Why would inflation rise since the current recession means an acute shortage of demand for goods and services? Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets explains.

May 20, 2020 • 2min
Michael Zezas: The Mechanics of Fiscal Stimulus
Congress is weighing another round of fiscal stimulus, possibly by July. But the dynamics of passage in an election year could mean a narrow window to take action.

May 18, 2020 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Financial Repression Is Alive and Well
Current stock market price patterns look surprisingly similar to 2009 and the global financial crisis. The big difference for investors may be the knock-on effect of low interest rates.

May 15, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Are Negative Interest Rates Coming to the U.S. and UK?
As markets have begun to price expectations for negative rates in Britain and the U.S., Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets breaks down the potential impact on consumers, savers and economic growth.

May 14, 2020 • 10min
Special Episode: Lessons and Limits of China’s Recovery
What China’s rebound from COVID-19 can—and can’t—tell us about the path, speed and pitfalls of economic reopening for other countries. Chief China Economist Robin Xing and Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets look at the data, lessons so far, and how the country has had to modify its crisis playbook.


