

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 23, 2021 • 4min
Brian Nowak: New Online Habits vs. A Return to ‘Normal’
The Internet sector is more essential than ever. Our analyst looks at where pandemic habits will be stickiest and where the return to ‘normal’ may limit it.

Mar 22, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: Outside the Consensus
We forecast a shorter and hotter business cycle than the consensus estimates, suggesting a move to mid-cycle portfolio positions earlier than expected.

Mar 19, 2021 • 8min
Special Episode: The Winding Road to Herd Immunity, Pt. 2
Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Biotech equity analyst Matthew Harrison continue their conversation, with a focus on international progress for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Mar 18, 2021 • 9min
Special Episode: The Winding Road to Herd Immunity
Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets talks with Biotech equity analyst Matthew Harrison on dose availability, vaccine hesitancy and the timeline for herd immunity.

Mar 17, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Three Revealing Numbers from the Stimulus Package
It may be hard for investors to conceptualize how substantial the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act may be, but three numbers provide perspective.

Mar 16, 2021 • 4min
Chetan Ahya: Fed Tightening Could Come Sooner than Expected
With the rapid recovery of the U.S. economy, it is possible that inflation will overshoot the Fed’s tolerances by as early as mid-2022.

Mar 15, 2021 • 4min
Mike Wilson: A Tougher Road Ahead for Small Caps?
After almost a year of extraordinary outperformance, could small caps could see more difficulties ahead as re-opening dynamics up the risk of cost pressures?

Mar 12, 2021 • 3min
Andrew Sheets: A Complicated 2021 for Emerging Markets?
With global growth set to exceed expectations in 2021, emerging markets assets would appear set for outperformance. But this year, three factors cloud that narrative.

Mar 11, 2021 • 8min
Special Episode: Markets and the Next Big Debate - Infrastructure
Conversations around the “Build Back Better” U.S. infrastructure plan are ramping up. What do investors need to know about its potential impact on markets?

Mar 10, 2021 • 2min
Michael Zezas: Policy Trends Are Now Portfolio Trends
Why the ongoing dynamics of trade, fiscal policy, taxation and geopolitical tensions mean investors need to focus on more than just the Fed and the business cycle.


