July marked a shift from the relative stability of June toward renewed pressure from higher global yields. Fixed income markets remained functional, supported by technical demand, but rising rates, tight spreads, and growing dispersion reinforced the importance of carry, relative value, and active security selection.

Private credit has entered a new phase. Stronger underwriting, wider spreads and greater manager differentiation are reshaping the direct lending market, creating new opportunities for institutional investors focused on income and portfolio resilience.

Hear the team’s latest insights on how AI-driven disruption is creating opportunities across high-quality companies, and how disciplined portfolio positioning can help navigate volatility.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a newly developed, 1.5 million-square-foot distribution facility in Kansas City, Missouri, for $158.5 million.