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Central banks remain data dependent in considering further policy decisions. See our discussion of what happened in January and how our portfolios are positioned.

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May FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap

May 08, 2025

Kendal Cehanowicz, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy and the implications for short-term investors.

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Liquidity Watch • May 08, 2025 • 2:39 Min
May FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Kendal Cehanowicz Kendal Cehanowicz, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy and the implications for short-term investors.

Liquidity Watch • Mar 20, 2025 • 4:40 Min
March FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Kendal Cehanowicz Kendal Cehanowicz, Senior Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy and the implications for short-term investors.

Market Insights • Feb 15, 2025
Policy Paddling Global Liquidity Team Central banks remain data dependent in considering further policy decisions. See our discussion of what happened in January and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Feb 10, 2025

Money Market Funds 2025 Outlook

Global Liquidity Team

Money market funds (MMFs) defied prognosticators in 2024 as strong inflows, attractive interest rates and shifting winds created opportunities and obstacles for the industry. While the year began with expectations that investors might allocate away from MMFs into other asset classes, an inverted yield curve, economic uncertainty and enhanced awareness of the product features led to increased demand.

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Liquidity Watch • Jan 30, 2025 • 4:11 Min
January FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Kendal Cehanowicz Kendal Cehanowicz, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy and the implications for short-term investors.

Market Insights • Jan 15, 2025
Wading Waters Global Liquidity Team Central banks remain cautious in determining the appropriate degree of monetary easing. See our discussion of what happened in December and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Dec 18, 2024 • 4:19 Min
December FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Kendal Cehanowicz Kendal Cehanowicz, Senior Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Global Liquidity, discusses the latest messaging from the Federal Reserve about monetary policy and the implications for short-term investors.

Market Insights • Dec 15, 2024
Synchronized Swimming 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 December and how our portfolios are positioned.

Market Insights • Nov 14, 2024
Tidal Shifts Global Liquidity Team Banks around the world are waiting and seeing what forthcoming inflation data and other economic metrics bring. We're continuing to extend duration in the meantime in case of sell-offs.

Liquidity Watch • Nov 07, 2024 • 2:51 Min
November FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Michael Cha Michael Cha, 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 17, 2024
Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Opportunity Finance Network Announce Annual Contribution Recipient in Support of Affordable Housing Initiatives Global Liquidity Team Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) today announced the annual contribution related to MSIM’s money market funds Impact Class shares.

Market Insights • Sep 24, 2024
Turning the Tide 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 December and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • Sep 18, 2024 • 3:00 Min
September FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Michael Cha Michael Cha, 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 31, 2024 • 2:53 Min
July FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Michael Cha Michael Cha, 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 15, 2024
Shift in the Tides Global Liquidity Team Central banks are holding their rates steady as inflation appears to be on the decline. See our discussion of what happened in May and how our portfolios are positioned.

Insight Video • Jul 10, 2024
High Yield Bonds: Three Things to Watch in Today’s Market (Video) Dónal Kinsella Portfolio Manager Dónal Kinsella explains three key areas that high yield bond investors should consider and why a discerning approach to credit selection is key.

Liquidity Watch • Jun 12, 2024 • 3:38 Min
June FOMC Meeting - Three Minute Recap Michael Cha Michael Cha, 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 15, 2024
Changing Tides Global Liquidity Team Central banks are holding their rates steady as inflation appears to be on the decline. See our discussion of what happened in May and how our portfolios are positioned.

Liquidity Watch • May 01, 2024 • 3:21 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.

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