

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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May 19, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: What if Infrastructure Doesn’t Pass?
All indications suggest that Congress is serious about passing an infrastructure bill, but here’s why investors may want to consider all possible outcomes.

May 18, 2021 • 4min
Graham Secker: European Equities Mid-Year
Graham Secker, Head of Morgan Stanley's European and UK equity strategy team, shares why Europe may be set to outperform global equity markets this year.

May 17, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Mid-Year U.S. Equities Outlook - Be Selective
Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson explains why sector and style preferences—along with selective stock picking—may be the key to success for the rest of 2021.

May 14, 2021 • 4min
Andrew Sheets: Inflation - Is It Here to Stay?
The debate over inflation was center stage this week and although the current environment is a far cry from the 1970s, rising prices could mean complications for both companies and central banks.

May 13, 2021 • 10min
Special Episode: How Worrying Are Global Supply Chain Issues?
Labor shortages and inventory constraints are weighing on U.S. manufacturing and shipping. How severe could the impact be to U.S. GDP and multi-industry revenues?

May 12, 2021 • 3min
Michael Zezas: The Bumpy Road Ahead for U.S. Infrastructure
Differing U.S. infrastructure policy approaches highlight the ongoing difficulties of bipartisanship in Washington. Here’s one possible outcome.

May 11, 2021 • 3min
Special Encore: What Are Other Investors Thinking?
Original release April 16th, 2021: Keeping tabs on how other investors are trading can do more than just satisfy curiosity. It can provide a window into trends and current market debates.

May 10, 2021 • 5min
Mike Wilson: Welcome to the Mid-Cycle Transition
Amid pricey valuations and growing evidence of labor and supply chain issues investors may want to adjust focus as we exit the early stages of the recovery.

May 7, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Why (and How) Jobs Numbers Matter
With U.S. labor market numbers coming in below expectations, Andrew Sheets assesses how jobs data feeds into market and policy maker thinking about the road to recovery.

May 6, 2021 • 12min
Special Episode: Is Herd Immunity Even Possible?
Amid declining rates of vaccinations in the U.S, virus mutations and a crisis in India, is herd immunity from COVID-19 still achievable? The latest insights from Biotech equity analyst, Matthew Harrison.


