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Iran conflict: Seven takeaways for investors
Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.
Who is leading the global AI race?
The U.S. and China are in a race for AI dominance. Here’s how each country stacks up, along with opportunities for investors across the AI ecosystem.
7 political trends investors should watch in 2026
Discover how major policy moves in Washington could affect the economy, markets and your portfolio.
Is higher inflation here to stay?
Inflation could stay higher for longer than many expect. Things to consider for your portfolio.
2026 Economic Outlook: Moderate growth with a range of possibilities
U.S. consumer spending and capital expenditures on AI are likely to drive moderate growth as global inflation slows.
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2026 Outlook
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03/04/26
The U.S. and China are in a race for AI dominance. Here’s how each country stacks up, along with opportunities for investors across the AI ecosystem.
03/03/26
Prolonged conflict with Iran could lead to higher oil prices, hotter inflation and greater market uncertainty.
03/02/26
US stocks slip in February as investors navigate AI and tariff headlines—along with new geopolitical turmoil.
02/26/26
Discover how major policy moves in Washington could affect the economy, markets and your portfolio.
02/03/26
Inflation could stay higher for longer than many expect. Things to consider for your portfolio.
02/02/26
US stocks rallied modestly in January despite political volatility, but commodities may have been the most notable market story.
01/28/26
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its first meeting of 2026.
01/02/26
US stocks mostly underperformed their international counterparts in 2025, but are still coming off a solid year.
12/10/25
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for a third meeting in row, but hedged its bets regarding additional cuts.
12/02/25
U.S. consumer spending and capital expenditures on AI are likely to drive moderate growth as global inflation slows.
12/01/25
Risk assets are poised for a strong year in a friendly policy and macroeconomic environment, with U.S. stocks outperforming peers. U.S. government bonds are likely to weaken after a rally in the first half of the year.
12/01/25
The AI trade pumped the brakes in November—but the pullback was arguably a healthy development.
11/03/25
AI drove tech, and tech drove the stock market in October.
10/29/25
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the second meeting in row, but said additional cuts aren't a "foregone conclusion."
10/27/25
As AI helps speed development of new medicines and create efficiencies in hospital care, trillions of dollars in savings may be possible by 2050.
10/03/25
Supply constraints and affordability challenges are remaking the U.S. housing landscape. Where can investors look for growth?
10/01/25
Megacap tech was the standout in September’s breakout rally, which barely paused as a government shutdown approached.
10/01/25
The U.S. government has shut down amid partisan strife. Here are the answers to investors’ top three questions.
09/17/25
The Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time since December 2024.
09/02/25
Stocks rode earnings and rate-cut expectations to more records in August, but there was a change in market leadership.
08/22/25
Ways to help limit the effect of taxes on gains from your portfolio.
08/20/25
Though the outlook on oil may be uncertain amid recent price fluctuations, there are still compelling investments in energy.
08/18/25
After years of market dominance, US equities face rising challenges. Here’s how to prepare for a global market rebalancing.
08/15/25
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers a lower corporate tax burden that could boost certain US equity sectors, but it also raises concerns over rising US deficits and higher rates.
08/01/25
Stocks kicked off the second half of the year on a strong note amid signs of progress on the trade front, but also as evidence of an economic slowdown continued.
07/30/25
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth time this year, although the decision wasn’t unanimous.
07/01/25
The stock market’s return to all-time highs has grabbed headlines, but continued bond market outperformance could be the story of the second half of the year.
06/25/25
Learn how to spot—and potentially avoid—common mistakes that some investors make in a market sell-off.
06/24/25
The rise of "embodied AI" – robots that move and interact with the physical world—heralds a new era of innovation. Morgan Stanley looks into how this tech explosion is transforming industries and creating new markets.
06/05/25
A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets’ recent gains.
06/05/25
Global growth is likely to slow in 2025 and 2026 as the shock of higher US tariffs crimps demand around the world.
06/02/25
The rise of "embodied AI" – robots that move and interact with the physical world—heralds a new era of innovation. Morgan Stanley looks into how this tech explosion is transforming industries and creating new markets.
06/02/25
What could drive stocks in the near future as they attempt to extend their rally into mid-year?
05/30/25
Discover how governmental deregulation efforts could spur economic and market gains in select industries.
05/07/25
The Fed’s pause continued despite continued White House pressure to cut rates.
05/01/25
In April, markets attempted to keep up with a constantly shifting trade-policy narrative. Volatility eased somewhat as the month progressed, but the story is far from over.
04/22/25
Software and Internet companies are likely to see their revenue from generative AI rise more than 20-fold over the next three years, with a positive return on investment as soon as 2025.
04/16/25
The Trump administration’s pause on reciprocal tariffs brought relief to markets, but economic risks still loom large. What should investors do now?
04/09/25
Soaring tariffs have triggered market mayhem. How can you help minimize the bite to your portfolio?
04/03/25
Stocks retreated in March as investors confronted the potential economic impact of tariffs.
04/03/25
President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement has deeply shaken markets. What should investors expect next?
03/19/25
The Fed left interest rates unchanged for the second meeting in a row amid ongoing policy uncertainty.
03/03/25
Stocks remained rangebound for a third month as tariffs and consumer sentiment weighed on the market.
02/25/25
Rising technology innovation coupled with global defense initiatives could unlock hundreds of billions more in spending, benefiting a variety of economic sectors. Where can investors find opportunities?
02/03/25
January saw the emergence of investment themes that could remain in play throughout the year.
01/29/25
The Fed left interest rates unchanged after cutting three times since September.
01/24/25
Here’s how the top policy changes coming out of Washington in 2025 may impact your investments.
01/22/25
Revolutionary ways to prevent and treat disease can add decades to people’s lives. Here’s what investors should know about the opportunities in the longevity theme.
12/18/24
The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by another 0.25%, but will it pause in January?
03/12/26
Until the geopolitical picture clears, stocks may continue to be susceptible to oil market volatility.
03/11/26
A large trader appeared to put open an options spread in this retail stock two days before earnings.
03/09/26
Market “risk off” amid climbing oil prices and surprising economic data.
03/05/26
Large options positions highlight trader interest in a regional bank stock.
03/04/26
Crude oil performance after surges like this week’s offer some useful market insights.
03/02/26
Geopolitics returned to center stage after another soft week left the stock market sitting near the middle of its longstanding consolidation.
02/26/26
Sector and industry performance highlight overlooked pockets of market momentum.
02/25/26
The nature of a market “surprise” can play a big role in how prices move on a longer-term basis.
02/23/26
A quiet, holiday-shortened week ended with the stock market embracing the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling.
02/20/26
Why location, location, and location might be the three most important factors in determining who wins the race to supply AI data centers with power.
02/18/26
Tuesday provided a possible example of bearish market action that may have been anything but.
02/17/26
Major indexes pull back again as AI disruption and tech selling weigh on market.
02/13/26
Despite this semiconductor stock’s rally, it wasn’t clear if options traders were coming along for the ride.
02/11/26
There’s a good reason the latest AI-disruption headlines may have a familiar ring to them.
02/10/26
Despite negative sentiment, certain software stocks may be positioned to benefit from AI.
02/09/26
The US stock market’s biggest up day in more than eight months turned a weekly loss into a gain.
02/05/26
“Buzz” surrounding software stock was positive on Wednesday despite recent sell-off.
02/02/26
Historic moves in precious metals overshadowed the stock market in the final week of January.
01/28/26
Options volume jumps in small-cap “defensive” stock as earnings approach.
01/26/26
Small caps cooled off late last week as market conditions remained choppy.
01/23/26
A certain segment of the semiconductor space has picked up the momentum baton in the tech sector.
01/21/26
Another “weekend surprise” got trading off to a choppy start this week.
01/20/26
The start of earnings season found itself competing with politics last week.
01/14/26
Find out how traders were positioning themselves in one financial stock in the wake of the proposed cap on credit card rates.
01/13/26
Less-turbulent fundamental conditions could allow airlines to benefit from industry tailwinds.
01/12/26
The first full week of 2026 delivered more record highs for US stocks.
01/09/26
Did a large trader take a short-term position in this consolidating consumer stock?
01/07/26
Recent events may be less of a catalyst for energy markets than some traders think.
12/29/25
The S&P 500—and precious metals—edged to new record highs during the holiday-shortened week.
12/23/25
There’s more than one side to the price pattern in this quantum computing stock.
12/22/25
Stocks were mixed last week as a choppy tech sector continued to dictate market momentum.
12/19/25
Energy stock’s recent swings may say more about the tech sector than the oil and gas markets.
12/17/25
Can aerospace and defense stocks build on their strong 2025 in the coming year?
12/15/25
Renewed tech weakness overshadowed rate-cut enthusiasm last week.
12/12/25
Natural gas has outperformed crude oil by a wide margin this year, and that may have implications for energy stock traders in 2026.
12/08/25
Stocks climb back toward record levels as traders and investors await Fed decision.
12/05/25
One of this year’s most notable stock rallies highlights the good and bad of trading momentum.
12/03/25
Biotech has had a good 2025—find out which parts of it may be poised for a stronger 2026.
11/25/25
Traders established some unusually large options positions in this health care stock in recent weeks.
11/24/25
Friday’s rebound trimmed the losses, but the AI trade continued to struggle last week.
11/20/25
Options traders got more active in this payment tech stock as it extended its recent downturn.
11/18/25
A small biotech company has been putting up some unusually large options volatility readings lately.
11/17/25
Key earnings announcements loom as stocks come off a choppy week of trading.
11/14/25
Checking a pharma stock’s chart—and the numbers behind it—tells an interesting story about market momentum.
11/13/25
Tech dominates the AI story, but there’s a whole lot of nuts-and-bolts infrastructure required to make it happen.
11/11/25
Airline stocks didn’t get much of a lift from news about the end of the shutdown, but they may have one longer-term trend in their favor.
11/10/25
The AI trade took a step back after leading the market the past two months.
11/07/25
Was a large trader using options to take a position in this biotech stock before earnings?
11/06/25
A tech stock’s earnings sell-off appeared to come out of nowhere. Did it?
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