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The Second Machine Age Hits the Tipping Point

Aug 5, 2019

The pace of technological change in AI, robotics and industrial software is breathtaking but still tricky to navigate. A look at how investors can play this rapidly developing theme.

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K-Food Popularity Launches a Seoul Food Revolution

Jul 31, 2019

Interest in South Korean culture is on the rise as consumers embrace everything from TV shows to K-pop. Now, Korean food could be poised to join the list.

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How Millennials and Gen Z Could Reinvent Banking

Jul 31, 2019

Millennials and their younger cohort will reshape the financial industry in their tech-savvy, mobile-first image, with ramifications for all consumers, companies and investors.

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Space: Investing in the Final Frontier

Jul 2, 2019

After 15 turbulent years, the music industry may have finally found its digital savior thanks to new opportunities from smart speakers and connected cars.

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Is It the End of the Line for Globalization?

Jun 26, 2019

Globalization has been a dominant investment theme for decades. Now, several trends are making global trade less advantageous and, in some cases, less feasible.

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Is 'New Stack' the Future of Business Software?

Jun 17, 2019

Rapid changes in the digital era have put software development on the C-suite radar. Why “New Stack” could unlock business productivity—and investor interest—in the years ahead.

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A Volatility Reprieve?

Dec 2, 2019

Whether it's called quantitative easing or not, the recent expansion in central bank balance sheets is having a profound impact on volatility.

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2020 Commodities Outlook: Too Much of Everything?

Nov 22, 2019

Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets says oversupply may spell headwinds for commodities in 2020 but there are exceptions.

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How Do Close U.S. Elections Affect Markets?

Dec 4, 2019

On average, election-year market performance varies by about 9% for elections that are narrow contests vs. elections with a clear front-runner. So how could 2020 pan out?

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Get Ready for the U.S. “Youth Boom”

As Gen Z joins Gen Y in the workforce, their combined impact could deliver a sizable jolt to U.S. GDP, consumption, wages, and housing. The result: a bullish outlook for the U.S. economy, businesses and markets.

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Millennials, Gen Z and the Youth Boom Economy

Is U.S. Housing Headed for a Major Renovation?

From Baby Boom to Youth Boom

How Millennials and Gen Z Could Reinvent Banking

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Financials Search for Growth in an Age of Disruption

Mar 19, 2019

As asset managers and banks hunt for revenue amidst moderating economic growth, new opportunities may be surfacing in China, private markets and reimagined business models.

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Are Flying Cars Preparing for Takeoff?

Jan 23, 2019

Get ready, because autonomous urban aircraft may no longer be the stuff of comic books—instead, they could be a $1.5 trillion market by 2040.

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Reduced Healthcare Costs Could Be a Click Away

Feb 4, 2019

U.S. healthcare costs have soared to 18% of GDP but the system is rife with waste. Could e-commerce bring patients better transparency on price and quality?

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Tech, Media and Telecom 2019: From Information Age to Innovation Age

Morgan Stanley's analysts talk tech transformation and innovation as 5G, streaming media and artificial intelligence reinvent industries worldwide.

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What's Ahead for Tech, Media and Telecom in 2020?

European Telcos Build for Speed

EU Media Faces the Great Restructuring

The Second Machine Age Hits the Tipping Point

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China: Bigger, Richer, More Eager to Spend

May 25, 2018

Urban population growth, improved transportation and increases in disposable incomes could triple consumption levels in China's smaller cities by 2030.

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Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

Mar 19, 2018

European financials are at an inflection point, amid digitalization and business model shifts. Our thought leaders share insights.

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Investors, Get Ready for the Data Decade

Apr 25, 2018

Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Augmented Reality are about to reinvent how industries utilize data—and could drive an era of productivity growth in our cities, farms, factories and hospitals.

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Managing Director, Chief U.S. Economist

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Managing Director, Head of the Global Sustainability Research Team

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