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Through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets and world economies, Morgan Stanley has earned its reputation as a leader in the field of investment research.

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Research

Emerging Markets: Ready to Begin a Bull Run?

Dec 28, 2022

A bull market has begun in emerging market equities, and China, Korea and Taiwan are set to lead the recovery.

Research

Investing Defensively in 2023

Jan 10, 2023

Some traditional diversification strategies didn’t pan out in 2022, offering investors a reminder that correlations can change.

Research

The Case for Quantitative Investing in 2023

Dec 21, 2022

Macroeconomic conditions that favored investment strategies based on mathematical modeling this year are expected to persist through next year, continuing to support positive returns and diversification.

Research

A Long Road to Nuclear Fusion Energy

Dec 20, 2022

A nuclear fusion breakthrough is an important step on a long road to a potentially game-changing source of sustainable energy.

Research

Back to Business Travel

Dec 21, 2022

Global business travel is rebounding after the blow dealt by COVID-19. Will 2023 be the year it sees a full recovery?

Research

ESG Rate of Change

Dec 13, 2022

New research finds that improving ESG metrics can be an indicator of stock outperformance.

Research

Global Economy 2023: Slowdown Continues

Nov 22, 2022

The global economy in 2023 will likely be defined by weaker growth, less inflation and the end of central bank tightening.

Research

Global Investment Outlook 2023: A Year for Yield

Nov 22, 2022

A reversal in growth, inflation and rates mean that bonds and emerging markets could be among the winners in the year ahead.

Research

ESG Rate of Change

Dec 13, 2022

New research finds that improving ESG metrics can be an indicator of stock outperformance.

Research

Holiday Budgets Hit by Inflation

Nov 22, 2022

Inflation fears are driving holiday budgets, with most shoppers waiting for discounts before shelling out for gifts.

Research

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2022

Nov 14, 2022

Learn about the trends reshaping the technology, media and telecom landscape with new insights from this year’s European TMT conference in Barcelona.

Research

India’s Time to Shine

Nov 8, 2022

Three megatrends are converging in India and setting the scene for a decade of rapid economic growth and investment opportunity.

Research

Midterm Elections: What to Expect

Nov 7, 2022

Investors may not know the outcome for midterm elections for days. Here are three things to know.

Research

Seeing a Peak for Food Prices

Jul 6, 2022

Rising food prices are pushing up inflation and lowering consumer spending. But a few factors could moderate increases in 2023.

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Nubank: Inside One of the World’s Largest Digital Banks

Jul 25, 2022

Watch as Morgan Stanley gets an inside look at how David Vélez, the CEO of Nubank, helped build one of the world’s largest digital banks.

Research

Future of Asset Management: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton CEO

Sep 6, 2022

Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, on why technology and blockchain are fundamentally transforming asset management.

Research

Why Strong Brands Can Weather Uncertain Times

Aug 8, 2022

Watch as Morgan Stanley gets an inside look at how Tim Höttges, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom, led his company through radical transformation.

Research

A New Era of Innovation at Ford: Jim Farley, CEO

Jun 13, 2022

Watch as Morgan Stanley gets an inside look at why Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, is gearing up for a new era of transportation.

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A Shift in Recession Views

Jan 23, 2023

While there seemed to be a consensus that U.S. Equities will struggle through the first half of the year before finishing strong, views are now varying on the degree and timing of a potential recession.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Choice Between Equities and Cash

Jan 27, 2023

Investing is all about choices. What should investors know when choosing between holding a financial asset or cash?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

U.S. Economy: Renegotiating the Debt Ceiling

Jan 25, 2023

Last week, the U.S. Treasury hit the debt ceiling. As Congress decides how to move forward, will markets be impacted? Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Head of Global Thematic and Public Policy Research Michael Zezas discuss.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Has Inflation in Asia Peaked?

Jan 5, 2023

With the fight against inflation quieting down in many regions, Asia saw a relatively small step in inflation. Will that leave 2023 open to the possibility of growth outperformance?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

An Upturn for European Equities

Jan 26, 2023

European equities have been outperforming U.S. stocks. What’s driving the rally, and will it continue?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The 2023 Global Oil Outlook

Jan 9, 2023

With an eventful year for the oil market behind us, what are the factors that might influence the supply, demand and ultimately the pricing of oil and gas in 2023?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Key Currency Trends for 2023

Dec 6, 2022

As bond markets appear to have already priced in what central banks will likely do in 2023, how will this path impact inflation and currencies around the world?

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Research

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2022

Nov 14, 2022

Learn about the trends reshaping the technology, media and telecom landscape with new insights from this year’s European TMT conference in Barcelona.

Research

Open Banking: Is the Clock Ticking for European Banks?

Mar 12, 2021

Open Banking, which gives third-party providers secure access to customer data, hasn’t been as disruptive as feared, but it's still a force to be reckoned with for European Banks.

Research

Why COVID-19 Could Reshape the Future of Health Care

May 11, 2020

The pandemic reveals U.S. health-care system flaws and underscores benefits from innovation and streamlined regulation. See the 5 areas likely in focus for change.

Research

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

Feb 17, 2021

Join Morgan Stanley as we explore the market forces, technology and imagination driving the new Space Age. Just as the elevator changed real estate, will the reusable rocket bring opportunities we can’t yet imagine?

A Look at Morgan Stanley Research with Global Director Simon Bound

Morgan Stanley Investment Research is one of the financial industry's dominant thought leaders in equity and fixed-income investing. Our analysts, economists and strategists have earned this reputation through timely, in-depth analysis of companies, industries, markets and the world’s economies. Our teams collaborate to assist Morgan Stanley clients with investment decisions, identifying opportunities across major asset classes and geographies.

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Research

Emerging Markets: Ready to Begin a Bull Run?

Investing Defensively in 2023

The Case for Quantitative Investing in 2023

A Long Road to Nuclear Fusion Energy

Back to Business Travel

ESG Rate of Change

Global Economy 2023: Slowdown Continues

Global Investment Outlook 2023: A Year for Yield

ESG Rate of Change

Holiday Budgets Hit by Inflation

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2022

India’s Time to Shine

Midterm Elections: What to Expect

Seeing a Peak for Food Prices

Nubank: Inside One of the World’s Largest Digital Banks

Future of Asset Management: Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton CEO

Why Strong Brands Can Weather Uncertain Times

A New Era of Innovation at Ford: Jim Farley, CEO

A Shift in Recession Views

The Choice Between Equities and Cash

U.S. Economy: Renegotiating the Debt Ceiling

Has Inflation in Asia Peaked?

An Upturn for European Equities

The 2023 Global Oil Outlook

Key Currency Trends for 2023

Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom 2022

Open Banking: Is the Clock Ticking for European Banks?

Why COVID-19 Could Reshape the Future of Health Care

A New Space Economy on the Edge of Liftoff

A Look at Morgan Stanley Research with Global Director Simon Bound

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