Podcast · 319 episodes
Thoughts on the Market, page 4
by Morgan Stanley · English
Short, thoughtful and regular takes on recent events in the markets from a variety of perspectives and voices within Morgan Stanley.
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Inside the AI Debt SurgeHow fixed income markets are funding the AI build-out, focusing on “AI debt surge” across investment-grade corporate bonds, high-yield project finance, and securitized products backed by data centers.18 Jun 2026 · 11 min · 5 chapters
Can Policy Solve AI’s Chipflation?Whether government policy can address “chipflation” driven by AI memory shortages, especially the “memory bottleneck.” Guest backgrounds: No guest interview; host is Ariana Salvatore, Morgan Stanley…17 Jun 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
Warsh’s Opening Act at the FedAhead of the June 16–17 FOMC meeting, the episode focuses on whether the Fed will shift from easing to a more neutral stance after Chair Powell’s May departure, and how Fed communication changes…16 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 5 chapters
The Bull Case After the Pullback in StocksMike Wilson (Morgan Stanley CIO, U.S. equity strategist) argues the recent stock pullback is a pause, not the end of the bull market, driven by digestion of accelerating earnings revisions and…15 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
India’s Next Market PhaseMorgan Stanley’s India Investment Forum takeaways on “India’s next market phase,” focusing on shifting investor sentiment, macro growth vs relative growth, policy steps to attract capital, and a…12 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Inflation Relief Ahead?Why inflation remains high despite a strong U.S. labor market, and what could drive inflation lower later in the year.11 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Who Owns Travel Loyalty?Who “owns” travel loyalty—airlines, banks/issuers, rewards platforms, or customers—and how co-branded travel cards create (or threaten) durable economics.10 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
Asia’s Race to Power AIHow AI’s rapid growth is driving a major energy build-out in Asia—covering power grids, generation, storage, fuels, and related physical supply chains—and why this is a once-in-a-generation…9 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
The High Cost of AI MemoryChipflation—memory chips (DRAM, NAND, and AI-specific HBM/HPM) stop getting cheaper, become scarce, and drive up costs due to AI infrastructure demand.8 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
What New Tariffs Mean for InvestorsHow investors should interpret renewed U.S. tariff headlines tied to Section 301 investigations and ongoing USMCA talks, especially autos, and what this implies for macro and markets.5 Jun 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Why Oil Supply May Stay Tight for MonthsThe episode explains why Middle East oil exports may remain constrained for months, keeping global supply tight even as Brent prices have eased.4 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 2 chapters
AI Borrowing Creates a New Credit PlaybookHow credit markets are evolving to finance the AI-driven CAPEX and data-center build-out, and what new constraints (power, labor, permitting, politics) may shape the pace.3 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 1 chapter
When Stocks, Bonds and Oil Move TogetherHow stocks, bonds, and oil can be highly correlated yet stocks themselves are highly divergent.2 Jun 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Pet Industry and the Bite of Higher CostsThe U.S. pet economy (“petriarchy”) and how higher costs are reshaping spending, shopping, and pet care choices.1 Jun 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Finding Value in Commercial Real Estate CreditWhy commercial real estate credit (especially CMBS) may be overlooked and undervalued despite generally low bond risk premiums.29 May 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
What Changed After the U.S.-China Summit?What investors should take away from the recent U.S.-China summit (Trump and Xi), two weeks after it occurred, and whether it changed the trade/competition outlook.28 May 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
The Battle for the Future of GamingHow AI tools may reshape video game creation, costs, competition, and the future of interactive experiences. Guest(s): No guests mentioned; host is Matt Cost from Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Internet team.27 May 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
Asia’s Capex Boom Goes Beyond AIAsia’s capex boom and an “industrial supercycle” beyond AI, driven by sustained investment in AI, energy, defense, and broader industrial supply chains.26 May 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
The New Japan TradeJapan’s equity bull case and “new Japan trade,” driven by structural macro shifts, corporate profit/behavior changes, and governance reforms; plus implications for capital flows, JGB demand, and…22 May 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
What’s Driving Japan’s Market MomentumLive taping at Morgan Stanley/MUFG Japan Summit on Japan’s “moment” (reflation, reform) and a structural re-rating, framed by Asia’s exposure to an energy shock and Morgan Stanley’s mid-year macro…21 May 2026 · 11 min · 3 chapters
Why the UK’s Economy May Surprise Investors AgainUK growth, inflation, oil/gas sensitivity, Bank of England rate path, productivity, and fiscal outlook—arguing investors may be surprised by better-than-feared fundamentals and meaningful gilt risk…20 May 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
The Case for Staying Bullish on EquitiesMorgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson argues for staying bullish on equities despite recent pressure, framing the first-half correction as risk discounting ahead of headlines and emphasizing a “rolling…19 May 2026 · 6 min · 4 chapters
How Digital Assets Are Changing BankingHow digital-asset “rails” could change global wholesale banking by 2030, focusing on faster settlement, revenue upside, and revenue-at-risk as clients migrate from traditional rails.18 May 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Investing Through an Uneasy BoomMid-year 2026 market outlook (“Investing Through an Uneasy Boom”) focused on AI-driven earnings strength versus risks from energy/geopolitics and potential credit tightening.15 May 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters