

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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Apr 21, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Coal Country Support for Green Energy?
With a sizable infrastructure bill moving through the U.S. Congress, support from coal producing states, often considered unlikely, may be a factor that ultimately ensures its passage.

Apr 20, 2021 • 10min
Special Episode: Earth Week Investing Themes
Green investment is on investors' minds this Earth Week: Today, a look at key investment themes across carbon capture, plastics and agri-food developments.

Apr 19, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Q1 Earnings - Impressive But Not Surprising?
Earnings season is well underway and some stocks are selling-off despite strong economic data. Is the recovery now completely discounted?

Apr 16, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: What Are Other Investors Thinking?
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.

Apr 15, 2021 • 4min
Simeon Gutman: Welcome to the Petriarchy
Why the pet care industry—which was already growing pre-pandemic—may emerge as one of the fastest growing sectors over the next decade.

Apr 14, 2021 • 3min
Michael Zezas: U.S. Infrastructure - Sectors to Watch
What stock sectors could fundamentally benefit from infrastructure spending? To answer this question, it’s important to follow the money.

Apr 13, 2021 • 10min
Special Encore: Diverging Emerging Markets
Original release on March 25th, 2021: Amid a generally conservative outlook for emerging markets, key differentiators are their scope for policy action, pace of vaccine rollout and equity valuations.

Apr 12, 2021 • 11min
Special Episode: Innovating toward Decarbonization
How are oil & gas companies and U.S. utilities tackling the complex transition to a lower carbon future? Expect a lot of divergence in approach.

Apr 9, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: Are Bonds Still a Worthwhile Investment?
Since last year, bonds of all stripes have seen so-so returns and high stock market correlation. Is it time to question their value as a portfolio diversifier?

Apr 8, 2021 • 4min
Vishy Tirupattur: The Policy Debate Takes Center Stage
In a time of extraordinary policy response to the pandemic, will bond markets move towards the Fed or will the Fed shift its reaction function towards markets?


