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Scott Wachs, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, provides a three minute update on the MSILF Government Securities Portfolio and how the fund can help support your firm’s Diversity and Inclusion goals. Listen now.

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Market Insights • Apr 16, 2021
Central Banks Tolerate Rise in Long-Term Rates Global Liquidity Team Central Banks were more optimistic about the economic recovery, however, policy was left unchanged during the month. See our discussion of what happened in March and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Apr 14, 2021 • 4:33 Min
Three Minutes About Socially Conscious Money Market Funds Scott Wachs Scott Wachs, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, provides a three minute update on the MSILF Government Securities Portfolio and how the fund can help support your firm’s Diversity and Inclusion goals. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Mar 17, 2021 • 4:41 Min
March FOMC Meeting Recap Scott Wachs Scott Wachs, 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 16, 2021
Central Banks Hold the Line on Accommodation Global Liquidity Team While February was a quieter month, Central Banks kept policy unchanged and remain ready to provide further support to global economies. See our discussion of what happened in February and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Mar 03, 2021 • 2:45 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 • Feb 22, 2021
New Year Begins Where Last Year Left Off Global Liquidity Team Central Banks increased aid to global economies during the month, driven by the rising COVID-19 case count, and continue to stand ready to use the tools at their disposal to further stimulate as needed. See our discussion of what happened and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jan 28, 2021 • 3:12 Min
January 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.

2021 Outlooks • Jan 27, 2021
The More Rates Stay the Same, the More Things Change… Robert Leggett, Jonas Kolk, Brian Buck The New Year celebration this year took different meaning than usual as many looked to turn a new chapter into 2021 and put the global pandemic-induced struggles of 2020 behind them. Read more about how the money market landscape may look this coming year.

Market Insights • Jan 26, 2021
Rising COVID-19 Cases Prompt Central Banks to Extend Aid Global Liquidity Team Central Banks increased aid to global economies during the month driven by the rising COVID-19 case count, and continue to stand ready to use the tools at their disposal to further stimulate as needed. See our discussion of what happened and how our portfolios are positioned.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • Dec 16, 2020
The Heat Is On Global Fixed Income Team Our Global Fixed Income team believe that vaccine makers, governments, legislators, central banks and citizens can deliver a bright economic future in 2021/22.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 16, 2020 • 4:16 Min
December 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 and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Pulse • Dec 14, 2020 • 7:11 Min
A Few Things Still on the Shopping List: Macro and Politics Do Not Take Days Off Jim Caron Jim Caron, Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Macro Strategies, provides timely insights on what’s driving fixed income markets today. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 01, 2020 • 3:27 Min
Three Minutes on the Market Elsa Doyle Elsa Doyle, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, provides a three minute update on the government and treasury money markets, and discusses portfolio strategy. Listen now.

Market Insights • Nov 30, 2020
Central Banks Prepare to Confront COVID-19 Second Wave Global Liquidity Team Central Banks became cautious of the increasing COVID-19 case count, but stand ready to use the tools at their disposal to further stimulate global economies as needed. See our discussion of what happened and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Pulse • Nov 16, 2020 • 6:24 Min
First Look at 2021: Too Much Liquidity Chasing Too Few Assets Jim Caron Jim Caron, Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Macro Strategies, provides timely insights on what’s driving fixed income markets today. Listen now.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • Nov 11, 2020
How Big Are the Waves? Global Fixed Income Team With the U.S. election in the rear-view mirror, the scope of fiscal stimulus and a resurgent virus remain two big questions for the global economy and bond markets.

Liquidity Watch • Nov 05, 2020 • 2:39 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.

Market Insights • Oct 31, 2020
Central Banks Cautious Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases Global Liquidity Team Central Banks became wary of the rising COVID-19 case count, and stand ready to use the tools at their disposal to further stimulate global economies as needed. See our discussion of what happened and how our portfolios are positioned.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • Oct 16, 2020
The Devil Is in the Details Global Fixed Income Team Our Global Fixed Income team discuss a “most challenging month for financial markets” and argue their long risk position is the best way to position portfolios.

Liquidity Watch • Oct 06, 2020 • 3:19 Min
Short-term Fixed Income Market Update 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.

Liquidity Watch • Oct 06, 2020 • 2:39 Min
Addressing Your Liquidity Management Challenges Frederick McMullen Frederick McMullen, Managing Director and Co-Head of Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses key investor concerns and ways the Global Liquidity team can help investors evaluate today’s unique treasury management landscape. Listen now

Market Insights • Sep 30, 2020
Central Banks Remain on Hold Global Liquidity Team As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the range for the federal funds rate unchanged at the conclusion of its September meeting, while affirming rates will remain unchanged until employment and inflation targets are met.

Sustainable Investing • Sep 28, 2020
Driving Value in Liquidity Through ESG Navindu Katugampola Investors are increasingly looking to incorporate ESG within their entire portfolio, including the liquidity component. We discuss our holistic approach to ESG analysis and how that is integrated into the investment process.

Market Insights • Sep 17, 2020
Central Banks Continue to Hold, but Ready to Act Global Liquidity Team Although the Fed did not hold a formal meeting in August, Chairman Powell outlined revisions to its monetary policy at the Jackson Hole symposium. See our discussion of what happened in August and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Sep 16, 2020
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.

Liquidity Watch • Sep 04, 2020 • 05:49 Min
Liquidity Investment Guide for a Zero Rate Environment Brian Buck Brian Buck, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, highlights content from the Liquidity Investment Guide, a comprehensive review of liquidity investment options as well as possible portfolio allocation strategies available to our investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Aug 17, 2020
Central Banks Leave Rates and Stimulus Unchanged Global Liquidity Team Central Banks leave policy unchanged during the month, however, remain ready to further stimulate global economies. See our discussion of what happened in July and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jul 29, 2020 • 3:33 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

Market Insights • Jul 10, 2020
Central Banks Hopeful but Prepared for Additional Action Global Liquidity Team Central Banks become more optimistic, however, they remain ready to further stimulate global economies. See our discussion of what happened in June and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Jun 15, 2020
Fed projected to be on hold through 2022, while rates remain unchanged in June Global Liquidity Team As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the range for the federal funds rate at 0.00% - 0.25% during its June meeting.

Liquidity Watch • Jun 10, 2020 • 3:51 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.

Liquidity Watch • Jun 03, 2020 • 9:50 Min
Negative Interest Rates and the Implications for Money Market Funds Robert Leggett Bob Leggett, Executive Director Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses considerations around negative interest rates and the implications for the money market fund industry. Listen now.

Sustainable Investing • May 26, 2020
Asset Owners See Sustainability as Core to the Future of Investing Morgan Stanley’s second Sustainable Signals survey of institutional asset owners provides key insights on current trends in sustainable investing.

Market Insights • May 12, 2020
Central Banks Continue to Pledge Support to the Economy Global Liquidity Team As coronavirus impacts materialize, central banks around the world continue to pledge support to the global economy.

Market Insights • Apr 28, 2020
Central Banks to the Rescue Global Liquidity Team Central banks acted expeditiously to stave off economic impacts from COVID-19. A discussion of what actions were taken and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Apr 01, 2020
Central Banks to the Rescue Global Liquidity Team Central banks acted expeditiously to stave off economic impacts from COVID-19. See our discussion of what actions were taken and how our portfolios are positioned.

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