

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 5, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Texas vs. California
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a decision soon on this key case for the future of the Affordable Care Act and the 20 million Americans who have acquired coverage under it. The outcome could have significant impacts for investor too.

May 4, 2021 • 5min
Vishy Tirupattur: Is the U.S. in a Housing Bubble?
The red-hot U.S. housing market brings to mind some unhappy memories of the 2006 bubble, but there are some key differences this time around.

May 3, 2021 • 4min
Adam Virgadamo: For Stocks, Reopening Is All About Nuance
The reality of reopening is anything but cut and dry. And how the market is pricing, or failing to price, nuances should continue to be a key theme.

Apr 30, 2021 • 5min
Chetan Ahya: Could Centrals Banks Shake Up Digital Currencies?
Plans to introduce digital currencies are gaining momentum among the world’s central banks. But what level of disruption will it bring to the financial system?

Apr 29, 2021 • 3min
Michael Zezas: On Infrastructure, Follow the Money
Last night, President Biden laid out his vision to rebuild the existing U.S. infrastructure. Here are three takeaways and sectors to watch as negotiations unfold.

Apr 28, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: A Choppier, More Range-bound Summer?
Summer months have historically seen lower, more volatile returns, but strong year-to-date gains and potentially higher inflation could intensify that trend.

Apr 27, 2021 • 4min
Graham Secker: 4 Reasons to Consider European Equities
Europe's 'unloved' quality among global investors is not the only reason to feel optimistic about the potential for outperformance among European equities. Chief European Equity Analyst Graham Secker explains.

Apr 26, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Reopening - It’s All About the Execution
Mike Wilson, an expert in market analysis and forecasting, discusses the challenges and uncertainties surrounding reopening and recovery. Topics include supply chain issues, labor shortages, valuation risks, and demand uncertainties in the current recession and recovery phase.

Apr 23, 2021 • 10min
Special Episode: Electric Vehicles, Pt 2 – Turning the Supertanker
Stresses on the electrical grid, climate policy, and national security are only a few of the issues we will confront as we transition to EVs.

Apr 22, 2021 • 10min
Special Episode: Electric Vehicles, Pt 1 – Follow the Fleet
Price, charging infrastructure and dirty battery production are limiting the impact of EVs, but look to fleet operations to lead the way to broader adoption.


