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On July 12, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to amend Rule 2a-7, which governs money market funds. Several of the amendments, once implemented, will impact the operation of money market funds.

Liquidity Watch

September FOMC Meeting Recap

Sep 21, 2023

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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Liquidity Watch • Sep 21, 2023 • 4:52 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.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • Sep 01, 2023
Higher for longer, yes, but not much higher Fixed Income Team The Broad Markets Fixed Income team explains why they believe we are still close to the end of the rate hiking cycle, but why rates may remain range bound until the data proves otherwise.

Market Insights • Aug 25, 2023
Policy Rates Move Higher Again Global Liquidity Team Central banks increased rates substantially and continue to implement restrictive monetary policy expeditiously as inflation runs above expectations. See our discussion of what happened in July and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Aug 14, 2023
A Hop, Skip and a Pause Global Liquidity Team Central bank movements and inflation continue to weigh on investors. Read our view on these events and how we are positioning our portfolios.

Liquidity Watch • Aug 04, 2023 • 5:38 Min
A Summer Surprise for Prime Funds - Sizing up the New Regulations Fred McMullen Fred McMullen, Co-Head of Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the recent rule changes announced by the SEC and the implications for money market fund investors. Listen now.

Liquidity Watch • Jul 26, 2023 • 3:39 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.

Press Release • Jul 13, 2023
SEC Announces Next Round of Money Market Fund Reforms Global Liquidity Team On July 12, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to amend Rule 2a-7, which governs money market funds. Several of the amendments, once implemented, will impact the operation of money market funds.

Market Insights • Jun 25, 2023
Is Powell’s Peak Priced In? Global Liquidity Team Central Banks around the world continue to raise rates in order to combat elevated inflation and a tight labor market. See our discussion of what happened in May and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Jun 14, 2023 • 3:39 Min
June FOMC Meeting Recap Robert Leggett Robert Leggett, 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 20, 2023
Are We There Yet? Global Liquidity Team Central banks around the world continue to implement tighter policy but are beginning to discuss potentially slowing down the pace of tightening. See our discussion of what’s happened in April and how our portfolios are positioned.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • May 15, 2023
Is the Tide Turning? Fixed Income Team After the woes of March, investors were gifted with a relatively mellow month in April. Yet given continued uncertainty, the Fixed Income Team recommends remaining flexible.

Press Release • May 10, 2023
MSIM and Opportunity Finance Network Announce Contribution to Support Affordable Housing Global Liquidity Team Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) today announced the first contribution related to MSIM’s money market funds Impact Class shares.

Liquidity Watch • May 03, 2023 • 3:08 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 28, 2023
Powell Doesn’t Flinch as Banks Collapse Global Liquidity Team Central banks increased rates substantially and continue to implement restrictive monetary policy expeditiously as inflation runs above expectations. See our discussion of what happened in March and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Apr 18, 2023 • 5:15 Min
Navigating Cash Management Risks and Opportunities in 2023 Fred McMullen Fred McMullen, Co-Head of Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the unique opportunities and challenges treasury investors face in capturing greater efficiencies in the current environment. Listen now.

Global Fixed Income Bulletin • Apr 10, 2023
Reasons to Worry (Or Not Worry) Global Fixed Income Team While the Fixed Income Team does not believe the events of March are a harbinger of a new financial crisis, it does point to weak links in the economy and increased stresses that are likely to unfold in the months ahead.

Liquidity Watch • Mar 22, 2023 • 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, 2023
Full Steam Ahead Global Liquidity Team Central banks around the world continue their restrictive monetary policy to combat inflation. See our discussion of what’s happened in February and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Feb 15, 2023
Are We There Yet? Global Liquidity Team Central banks around the world continue to implement tighter policy but are beginning to discuss potentially slowing down the pace of tightening. See our discussion of what’s happened in January and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Feb 01, 2023 • 4:24 Min
February 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.

Insight Article • Feb 01, 2023
Finding the Summit Brian Buck, Bob Leggett The Global Liquidity Team explores what the interest rate landscape after an unprescedented 2022.

Market Insights • Jan 25, 2023
Going, Going, Gone Global Liquidity Team Central banks around the world continue to implement restrictive monetary policy but have started to discuss reducing the pace of tightening. See our discussion of what’s happened in December and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 15, 2022 • 3:58 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, including interest rates, and the implications for short-term investors. Listen now.

Market Insights • Dec 14, 2022
To Restrictive and Beyond Global Liquidity Team Central banks continue to implement tighter and more restrictive monetary policy to fight persistent inflation. See our discussion of what’s happened in November and how our portfolios are positioned.

Sustainable Investing • Dec 12, 2022
Fixed Income 2022 Engagement Report Rachel Smith, Barbara Calvi In its annual Engagement Report, the Fixed Income Team provides insights on how they are engaging with companies, governments and other organisations on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.

Market Insights • Nov 15, 2022
Are We There Yet? Global Liquidity Team Central banks continue to implement tighter and more restrictive monetary policy to fight persistent inflation. See our discussion of what’s happened so far in the fourth quarter and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Nov 03, 2022 • 3:27 Min
November 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.

Press Release • Oct 24, 2022
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Partners with Opportunity Finance Network on the Newly Launched Impact Class of Money Market Fund Shares Global Liquidity Team Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today it has selected Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) as its diversity and inclusion partner for MSIM’s charitable contribution related to the newly launched Impact Class.

Market Insights • Oct 21, 2022
Up, Up and Away Global Liquidity Team Central banks remain highly focused on reducing inflation and continue to implement tighter monetary policy. See our discussion of what happened in September and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Oct 07, 2022 • 6:17 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.

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