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Central banks start to raise rates and implement post-COVID monetary policies as inflation runs above expectations. See our discussion of what happened in March and how our portfolios are positioned.

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May FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap

May 05, 2022

Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

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Caron's Corner • May 16, 2022 • 9:28 Min
The Supply Shock Is Turning into a Demand Problem – The Case for Adding Longer Maturity Bonds Jim Caron Jim Caron, Portfolio Manager and Chief Fixed Income Strategist for the Global Fixed Income Team, shares his macro thematic views on key market drivers.

Insight Article • May 12, 2022

Cash Management Tools: Trends and Alternatives

Global Liquidity Team

Hear the Global Liquidity team discuss current trends in Treasury Technology with representatives from Treasury Suite and Vacasa. We discuss the options treasury teams have when evaluating the right technology solution for your organization. Treasury Suite and Vacasa provide insight into real examples on how treasury teams can get the most out of their technology and increase efficiencies.

Insight Article • May 12, 2022
The Path to Gender Diversity Seema Hingorani, Marte Borhaug, Yijia Chen Morgan Stanley Investment Management female leaders discuss gender diversity in the corporate world - its vital role, the progress remaining, and how an engaged investor can advance a gender equality agenda.

Liquidity Watch • May 05, 2022 • 3:30 Min
May FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Apr 20, 2022
Fed Hikes, Market Expects Steep Climb Global Liquidity Team Central banks start to raise rates and implement post-COVID monetary policies as inflation runs above expectations. See our discussion of what happened in March and how our portfolios are positioned.

2022 Outlook • Apr 19, 2022

Global Real Estate Outlook Revisited: Shifting Macro Landscape Requires More Discerning Investment Strategy

The global economic environment remains highly uncertain do to the war in Ukraine, many parts of the world facing record levels of inflation, rising interest rates and ongoing COVID challenges. MSREI believes that the shifting and more volatile macro environment will support attractive investment opportunities for discerning investors.

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Liquidity Watch • Mar 22, 2022 • 4:37 Min
Cash Conversations Brian Buck, David Schoenfeld Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, and David Schoenfeld, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, give an update on the short-term fixed income market and discusses portfolio strategy. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Mar 16, 2022 • 3:49 Min
March FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Mar 15, 2022
Inflation Starts to Push Central Banks’ Accommodative Hand Global Liquidity Team Many global central banks start to implement their post-COVID monetary policies as inflation runs hotter than expected. See our discussion of what happened in February and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Feb 25, 2022
Fed Signals Lift Off Global Liquidity Team Chairman Powell signaled higher rates in January while global central banks start to implement their post-COVID monetary policies. See our discussion of what happened in January and how our portfolios are positioned.

2022 Outlook • Feb 04, 2022
The Times They Are A-Changin' Robert Leggett, Jonas Kolk, Brian Buck The inevitability of change is constant with central bank monetary policy, global money market reform, and technological advances expected to drive changes in 2022. See our views to learn more about how the money market landscape may look this coming year.

Liquidity Watch • Jan 26, 2022 • 3:34 Min
January FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Jan 25, 2022
Fed Speeds Up Tapering, While BoE Increases Rates Global Liquidity Team Chairman Powell announced that the Fed will start accelerating its reduction of monthly bond purchases in December while global central banks start to implement their post-COVID monetary policies. See our discussion of what happened in December and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jan 21, 2022 • 3:55 Min
Three Minutes on the Market Elsa Doyle Elsa Doyle, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, provides a three-minute update on the government money markets and discusses portfolio strategy. Listen now.

Market Insights • Dec 16, 2021
Update on Money Market Fund Regulatory Reform Global Liquidity Team On December 15th, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Committee) held an open meeting at which a proposal for money market fund reforms was presented and discussed. This was the next step in the process as the regulators consider enacting reforms aimed at improving the resilience and transparency of money market funds.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 15, 2021 • 3:13 Min
December FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Dec 09, 2021
Fed Begins Tapering While BoE Defers Rate Hike Global Liquidity Team Chairman Powell announced that the Fed will start reducing its monthly bond purchases in November while global central banks discuss their post-COVID monetary policies. See our discussion of what happened in November and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 07, 2021 • 3:07 Min
Three Minutes on the Market David Schoenfeld David Schoenfeld, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, gives an update on the short-term fixed income market and discusses portfolio strategy. Listen now.

Market Insights • Nov 19, 2021
Taper Time Global Liquidity Team Chairman Powell announced that the Fed will start reducing its monthly bond purchases in November while global central banks discuss their post-COVID monetary policies. See our discussion of what happened in November and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Nov 03, 2021 • 3:05 Min
November FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Sep 22, 2021 • 3:56 Min
September FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Sep 21, 2021
Central Banks Tighten Their Messaging Global Liquidity Team Global central banks have started outlining their post-COVID monetary policy, including Fed Chairman Powell’s announcement that the Fed may start reducing its monthly bond purchases before the end of 2021. See our discussion of how our portfolios are positioned in light of this messaging.

Market Insights • Aug 16, 2021
Central Banks Await More Substantial Economic Progress Global Liquidity Team Central Banks remain ready to provide further support to global economies if economic conditions change. However, Central Banks began to discuss potential post-COVID monetary policy. See our discussion of what happened in July and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Aug 04, 2021
Central Banks Upgrade Economic Projections and Remain Accommodative Global Liquidity Team Central Banks upgraded projections going into the second half of the year and beyond. However, they remain ready to provide further support to global economies if anything changes. See our discussion of what happened in June and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jul 28, 2021 • 3:08 Min
July FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Jul 13, 2021 • 4:27 Min
Three Minutes on the Market Elsa Doyle Elsa Doyle, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, provides a three-minute update on the government money markets and discusses portfolio strategy. Listen now.

Market Insights • Jun 17, 2021
Will Inflation Surprises Prompt Policy Shifts? Global Liquidity Team While May was a quieter month, Central Banks noted stronger than expected inflation data. Will Central Banks start to shift policy? See our discussion of what happened in May and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jun 16, 2021 • 3:47 Min
June FOMC Meeting Recap Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • May 17, 2021
Economic Data Improves, but Central Banks Still See Risks Global Liquidity Team Central Banks noted improving economic data in April, although policy was left unchanged. While more upbeat than prior months, Central Banks remain ready to provide further support to global economies if economic data reverses. See our discussion of what happened in April and how our portfolios are positioned.

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