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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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2022 Midyear Economic Outlook: Slowing or Stopping?

May 18, 2022

Global economic activity is slowing sharply, putting the brakes on 2022 growth. Here’s the outlook from Morgan Stanley’s economists.

Research

2022 Midyear Investment Outlook: Defend and Diversify

May 18, 2022

Morgan Stanley's strategists recommend cutting risk, with equal weight across assets. For upside, look to Japan, energy, munis and mortgage-backed securities.

Research

Goodbye, Gig Economy. It’s a Multi-Earner Era

May 18, 2022

What was once the “gig economy” has evolved to become the multi-earner era. A look at what this paradigm shift could mean for workers, employers and investors.

Research

Banking on Climate Transition

May 4, 2022

Global wholesale banks face many challenges in the short term, but there are significant opportunities unfolding over the next three to five years. One of the biggest: Decarbonization

Research

Housing Outlook 2022: Prices Rising, Not Bubbling

Jun 17, 2022

Rising mortgage rates have historically put the brakes on home-price appreciation, but this housing market is like no other. Record-low supplies, years of conservative lending and other factors suggest that home prices should continue appreciating, though at a slower pace.

Research

Is Crypto Investing at Odds with ESG?

Mar 25, 2022

The growing popularity of cryptocurrency has created a new wrinkle for investors—how to balance the potential benefits against the environmental impact and other ESG concerns.

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Research

Nasdaq: Why One of the First Tech Disrupters Is Now Disrupting Itself

Feb 2, 2022

Nasdaq and its CEO Adena Friedman are on a mission to not only transform what an exchange can do, but how data and information can remake global commerce. Watch the latest episode of Exceptional Leaders / Exceptional Ideas.

Research

Verizon and the Power of Connectivity

Jan 14, 2022

Connectivity has become as vital to our world as water and power. So how do we build networks that provide access to information at a cost that helps bridge the digital divide? Watch our engaging conversation with Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg.

Research

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel: Omicron and the Future of mRNA Tech

Dec 16, 2021

As the world faces Omicron and other potential COVID-19 variants, many are asking, are we stuck with the virus forever? Morgan Stanley sits down with Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna.

Research

Uber and the New Future of Work

Dec 20, 2021

The future of work was already a debate pre-pandemic, but COVID-19 continues to add a disruptive new wrinkle. We sit down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to discuss the ever-changing state of work.

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A Sudden Drop for Stocks and Bonds

Sep 26, 2022

After last week’s Fed meeting and another rate hike, both stocks and bonds dropped back to June lows. The question is, will this turn to the downside continue to accelerate?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Case for Credit

Sep 16, 2022

While credit and equities have both suffered this year, economic conditions in the U.S. and Emerging Markets may lead to credit having a bit more stability in the coming months.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Why Isn’t Fed Hiking Impacting Inflation?

Sep 21, 2022

Though the Fed continues to raise interest rates, inflation is still high year over year, so why haven’t rate hikes begun to bring inflation down yet?

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Resilience of Japanese Equities

Sep 13, 2022

As various global markets contend with high inflation, recession risks, and monetary policy tightening, Japanese equities may provide some opportunities to diversify away from other developed markets

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

European Equities Face Earnings Concerns

Sep 12, 2022

Even as the European equity market contends with inflation, a slowing economy and a climate of decreased earnings, there are positives to be found if you know where to look.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

Rising Gas Prices and Shifting Oil Demand

Aug 25, 2022

This year has seen a sharp rally in the oil and gas markets, leading to high prices and a delicate balancing act for global supply and demand.

Thoughts on the Market Podcast

The Fed Continues to Fight Inflation

Sep 23, 2022

After another Fed meeting and another historically high rate hike, it’s clear that the Fed is committed to fighting inflation, but how and when will the real economy see the effects? Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Global Chief Economist Seth Carpenter discuss.

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Tech, Media & Telecom 2022: Embracing a New Digital Reality

Feb 23, 2022

The metaverse is just the latest example of how digitalization is changing how we live, work and play. Learn about the trends reshaping the technology, media and telecom landscape with new insights from this year’s TMT conference in San Francisco.

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

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Research

2022 Midyear Economic Outlook: Slowing or Stopping?

2022 Midyear Investment Outlook: Defend and Diversify

Goodbye, Gig Economy. It’s a Multi-Earner Era

Banking on Climate Transition

Housing Outlook 2022: Prices Rising, Not Bubbling

Is Crypto Investing at Odds with ESG?

Nasdaq: Why One of the First Tech Disrupters Is Now Disrupting Itself

Verizon and the Power of Connectivity

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel: Omicron and the Future of mRNA Tech

Uber and the New Future of Work

A Sudden Drop for Stocks and Bonds

The Case for Credit

Why Isn’t Fed Hiking Impacting Inflation?

The Resilience of Japanese Equities

European Equities Face Earnings Concerns

Rising Gas Prices and Shifting Oil Demand

The Fed Continues to Fight Inflation

Tech, Media & Telecom 2022: Embracing a New Digital Reality

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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