

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 19, 2020 • 4min
Andrew Sheets: Why We Think Risk/Reward Is Improving
Although the sell-off may not be over and the global economy has tough days ahead, a growing number of factors suggest that risk/reward in markets may be getting better.

Mar 18, 2020 • 7min
Special Episode: Imagining the Shape of Recovery
As central banks and governments weigh a litany of stimulus efforts, what could the journey to economic recovery look like? Our Chief U.S. Economist and Head of U.S. Public Policy Research sum up the debates.

Mar 17, 2020 • 3min
Michael Zezas: Inside the Municipal Bond Liquidity Trap
When markets get volatile, strange things start to happen in markets you might not expect. That's both a sign of stress, and in some cases, a sign of opportunity.

Mar 16, 2020 • 4min
Mike Wilson: The End of The Cyclical Bear Market?
Just three months ago, market expectations were likely overoptimistic. That's how tops are made. Today, they are maybe too pessimistic… and that's how bottoms are made.

Mar 13, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: The Comfort of Market Patterns
Although current market swings suggest that we are in serious, unpredictable times, a look through market history may reveal where we’re headed next.

Mar 11, 2020 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Oil Exporter Tensions Add to Market Worries
The dual challenges of the coronavirus and the collapse of the OPEC plus arrangement intensifies the need for a fiscal response from Washington. Head of Public Policy Research Michael Zezas explains.

Mar 10, 2020 • 8min
Special Episode: The Road Ahead
Investors reacted strongly as oil prices and coronavirus worries disrupted markets. Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner debate what’s next.

Mar 9, 2020 • 5min
Mike Wilson: Revisiting the Rolling Bear Market
The recent correction in equity markets suggests that the fourth quarter rally in 2019 may have been a false breakout—and the rolling bear has unfinished business.

Mar 6, 2020 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Patience as an Investing Virtue
Two competing forces—hopes for further central bank moves vs. coronavirus uncertainty—are driving a notable rise in volatility. What signal should investors watch for signs of a potential rebound?

Mar 4, 2020 • 4min
Michael Zezas: Lessons from Super Tuesday
From an investment standpoint, are there lessons to be learned from Joe Biden’s strong showing on Super Tuesday? Yes, but not the ones you might think.


