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Thoughts on the Market

Morgan Stanley
Federal Reserve
Inflation
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Oil
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India
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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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Chief Fixed Income Strategist Vishy Tirupattur takes a look at how credit markets are adapting to fund the new phase of AI capex.

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Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I am Vishy Tirupatt... more

Our Global Head of Fixed Income Research Andrew Sheets takes a closer look at potential investment paths when markets appear increasingly synchronized around a few macro themes.

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Our U.S. Hardlines, Broadlines and Food Retail Analyst Simeon Gutman explains how affordability and new shopping habits are changing how Americans choose and care for their pets.

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Commercial real estate debt is now one of the market’s most avoided asset classes. Our Global Head of Fixed Income Research Andrew Sheets explains why there may be an opportunity to invest in those securities.

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Recent Guests

Takeshi Yamaguchi
Chief Japan Economist at Morgan Stanley
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Episode: What’s Driving Japan’s Market Momentum
Jonathan Garner
Chief Asia and EM Equity Strategist at Morgan Stanley
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Episode: What’s Driving Japan’s Market Momentum
Koichi Sugisaki
Head of Japan Macro Strategy at Morgan Stanley
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Sho Nakazawa
Japan Equity Strategist at Morgan Stanley
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Episode: What’s Driving Japan’s Market Momentum
Rick Rieder
BlackRock's CIO for Global Fixed Income and the Head of the Global Allocation Investment Team
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Stephen Byrd
Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Research at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
Episode: AI’s Next Big Leap
Michael Gapen
Chief US Economist
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Episode: Economic Roundtable: Structural Fallouts From the Iran Conflict
Chetan Ahya
Chief Asia Economist
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Episode: Economic Roundtable: Structural Fallouts From the Iran Conflict
Jens Eisenschmidt
Chief Europe Economist
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Episode: Economic Roundtable: Structural Fallouts From the Iran Conflict

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Morgan Stanley Thought Leaders
A cross-section of Morgan Stanley economists, strategists, and researchers who provide market commentary across macro, equity, fixed income, and policy spaces.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Why Stocks keep rallying

    Mike Wilson’s approach and view is really inspiring. He identifies the right market drivers and their amplitude, combine them and came to a realistic view of the market. Thank you for this insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phönix 270
    Germanya month ago
  • Fantastic

    Just listened to Head of Europe and Asia Technology Research Shawn Kim discuss AI’s move from passive chatbots to active agents (May 5, 2026). I appreciate the well-thought out content as well as how digestible/easy to retain it was. Love this podcast overall!!

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    5
    Dimmy89037
    United Statesa month ago
  • Exceptional

    Awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMA4R
    Canada2 months ago
  • March 16 episode

    I am a big fan of Mike Wilson. His analysis is timely and I use it to influence my equity buy/sell decisions. Last year however, Mike was bearish all along and I went along with his view resulting In lost opportunities in the market. Currently Mike has turned bullish and I am skeptical of this view in light of current events.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sassify99
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the best

    The overall goal of any good podcast should be to inform educate and share knowledge in a concise direct manner; this show achieve all three while the same time giving listeners who are marginally interested in the market thoughts to consider and answers that could help drive investment decisions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    realistic rater
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate concise, professional market insights that connect macro themes to investable ideas.
Some critiques focus on occasional perceived bias toward institutional viewpoints.
Opinions are valued when backed by data, though some listeners feel jargon can be heavy at times.

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Special Encore: AI’s Next Big Leap
Q: When do you expect broader revenue inflection or market signposts that validate the AI infrastructure cycle?
We expect a 2026 event timeline where fast adopters demonstrate tangible economic benefits, with signs such as increasing enterprise use, higher token usage, and rising infrastructure demand that could drive broader market spillovers in 2026 into 2027.
Special Encore: AI’s Next Big Leap
Q: What is the ROI outlook on all the AI investments, given compute and memory constraints?
The discussion suggests ROI remains solid for adopters with access to compute power, as token usage and efficiency gains drive substantial savings; however, the market will need to see real deployment benefits from fast adopters to justify continued CapEx intensity.
Special Encore: AI’s Next Big Leap
Q: Is this your bull case playing out on these models and what are the implications?
Yes, the nonlinear improvement in AI capabilities is unfolding, with a scaling relationship where 10x more compute yields about 2x more capability, which could unlock underappreciated uses across many industries and drive meaningful disruption as well as enablement of new business models.
Oil Shock Hits the U.S. Consumer
Q: How does this affect the consumer through different channels?
Higher oil prices feed into gasoline costs, which directly reduce real purchasing power and encourage precautionary saving; the impact depends on duration, and durable goods spending could see a meaningful hit if the shock persists, with inflation expectations also influenced.
Oil Shock Hits the U.S. Consumer
Q: Ariana, what is the timeline for resolution and the key factors to watch?
The main uncertainties revolve around how long the conflict lasts, the clearance of objectives, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and whether escalation occurs; these factors suggest a longer disruption than initially expected, with limited policy offsets to fully offset supply loss.

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A concise, macro-driven show featuring Morgan Stanley economists and strategists who dissect current market dynamics, policy, and global energy and tech themes. Episodes often center on equities, fixed income, inflation, and the interplay between AI adoption, energy shocks, and policy signals, with clear emphasis on practical implications for institutional investors. Notable strengths include cross-team collaboration (Europe, Japan, US equity, fixed income) and a track record of timely, earnings- or policy-driven insights. Listeners are likely looking for in-depth, model-based analysis with a focus on risk management and opportunity across asset classes.

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3. Koichi Sugisaki
4. Sho Nakazawa
5. Rick Rieder
6. Stephen Byrd
7. Michael Gapen
8. Chetan Ahya

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