July 21, 2025 02:54 PM GMT Cross-Asset Spotlight | Global M Update Signals, Flows & Key Data A weekly summary of key cross-asset monitors, data, moves, and models tracking sentiment, fund flows, and positioning. Extel Survey: If you've found our research useful, we'd appreciate your support in the 2025 Extel Global Fixed Income Poll, especially in USA/EMEA/Asia Cross-Asset Strategy categories. Thank you! Key highlights from last week: Exhibit 1: Morgan Stanley forecasts | | As of Jul | | Q2 2026 Forecast | ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The first half of 2025 saw a volatile market, but equity markets rebounded significantly after April 2, with the S&P 500 returning 6.2%, MSCI Europe returning 23.7%, and KOSPI leading with a return of 40.9% [2] - The US dollar experienced its worst first half since 1973, while Brent crude oil prices rallied by 9.4% [5][2] - Credit markets showed resilience, with US high yield (HY) total returns at 4.6% and EUR HY at 2.7% [2] Performance Summary - Global equities saw significant returns, with the S&P 500 at 6.2%, MSCI Europe at 23.7%, and KOSPI at 40.9% [12] - Fixed income performance included US IG total returns at 4.2% and US HY at 4.6% [12] - The US dollar depreciated, with notable currency appreciation against it, including EUR by 13.9% and JPY by 11.1% [12] Technicals - Gross issuance in developed markets (DM) for high yield (HY) and investment grade (IG) fell by 8% and 10% respectively compared to the 2024 run rate [3] - There were outflows from US equities and inflows into fixed income assets, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [3] Sentiment Analysis - The Market Sentiment Indicator (MSI) signaled a risk-off approach in mid-June but returned to neutral by the end of the month [4] - Volatility, as measured by the VIX, decreased to four-month lows after a spike due to geopolitical tensions [4] Market Review & Trends - The report highlights a mixed performance across sectors, with technology leading global equity sectors while consumer staples lagged [2] - The report also notes a significant decline in US equity demand, benefiting European stocks [14] Valuations - Current P/E ratios for major indices include S&P 500 at 24.4 and MSCI Europe at 15.9, indicating varying levels of valuation across regions [24] - The report provides insights into forward P/E ratios, with communication services at 20.1 for ACWI and 20.6 for the US [26] Fixed Income Markets - US 10Y yields are at 4.23%, with high yield spreads at 290 basis points, reflecting the current credit market conditions [29] - The report indicates that US HY total returns are at 4.6%, while EUR HY is at 2.7% [29] FX & Commodity Markets - The report notes significant appreciation of various currencies against the USD, with EUR up 13.9% and JPY up 11.1% [32] - Commodity performance includes Brent crude oil rising by 9.4% and gold prices showing a notable increase [32]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an overall investment rating for the industry, but it provides forecasts and expected returns for various asset classes, indicating a mixed outlook across equities, bonds, and commodities [4][18]. Core Insights - The correlation between the dollar and the S&P 500 has returned to negative territory after reaching five-year highs, suggesting a shift in market dynamics [9]. - Bloomberg's Fedspeak Index has dropped to its most dovish signal since 2021, indicating a potential easing in monetary policy [10]. - The US economic surprise index has fallen to its lowest level in nine months, reflecting weaker-than-expected economic data [20]. Summary by Sections Equities - S&P 500 forecasted returns range from a bear case of 5,968 to a bull case of 7,200, with a base case return of 6,500, indicating a potential decline of 16.6% in the bear scenario and an increase of 21.9% in the bull scenario [4]. - MSCI Europe shows a bear case of 2,141 and a bull case of 2,620, with a base case of 2,250, reflecting a potential decline of 21.6% in the bear scenario and an increase of 25.6% in the bull scenario [4]. - Topix forecasts range from 2,100 in the bear case to 3,250 in the bull case, with a base case of 2,900, indicating a potential decline of 21.8% in the bear scenario and an increase of 19.7% in the bull scenario [4]. Fixed Income - UST 10-year yields are forecasted to range from 4.38% in the bear case to 2.85% in the bull case, with a base case of 3.45%, indicating a potential increase of 7.8% in the bear scenario and a decrease of 17.5% in the bull scenario [4]. - US Investment Grade (IG) credit spreads are expected to range from 85 bps in the bear case to 70 bps in the bull case, with a base case of 90 bps, reflecting a potential decline of 2.2% in the bear scenario and an increase of 1.8% in the bull scenario [4]. Commodities - Brent crude oil is forecasted to range from $77 in the bear case to $120 in the bull case, with a base case of $60, indicating a potential decline of 29.1% in the bear scenario and an increase of 70.2% in the bull scenario [4]. - Gold prices are expected to range from $3,368 in the bear case to $3,900 in the bull case, with a base case of $3,250, reflecting a potential decline of 21.5% in the bear scenario and an increase of 10.9% in the bull scenario [4]. Market Sentiment - The Market Sentiment Indicator (MSI) aggregates survey positioning, volatility, and momentum data to quantify market stress and sentiment, indicating a current negative sentiment [55][60]. - The report tracks daily fund flows across approximately 5,000 ETFs globally, covering around $7 trillion in assets, providing insights into cross-asset sentiment and positioning [23].

June 16, 2025 02:38 PM GMT Cross-Asset Spotlight | Global M Update Signals, Flows & Key Data Erika.Singh-Cundy@morganstanley.com +44 20 7425-0960 A weekly summary of key cross-asset monitors, data, moves, and models tracking sentiment, fund flows, and positioning. Key highlights from last week: Exhibit 1: Morgan Stanley forecasts Bear Base Bull Bear Base Bull Equities S&P 500 5,977 4,900 6,500 7,200 -16.7% 10.0% 21.7% 19% 0.54 MSCI Europe 2,169 1,610 2,250 2,620 -22.6% 6.9% 24.0% 16% 0.44 Topix 2,756 2,100 ...

June 9, 2025 02:09 PM GMT Cross-Asset Spotlight | Global M Update Signals, Flows & Key Data A weekly summary of key cross-asset monitors, data, moves, and models tracking sentiment, fund flows, and positioning. Key highlights from last week: | | As of Jun | | Q2 2026 Forecast | | | Q2 2026 Return Forecast | | Volatility | Base Case | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 06, 2025 | Bear | Base | Bull | Bear | Base | Bull | | Return/Risk | | Equities | | | | | | Total Returns | | ...

June 2, 2025 09:14 PM GMT Global In the Flow May Recap Performance – Equities rally, rates sell off, dollar depreciates Equity markets rallied in May, with the S&P (+6.3%) and TOPIX (+5.0%) outperforming in DM markets. Technology (+10.3%) and communication services (+8.1%) outperformed among global equity sectors, while healthcare (-3.7%) lagged. Rates sold off across DM markets. The dollar depreciated against most DM currencies, with the DXY down 0.1% last month. In commodities, WTI Crude (+5.3%) outperfor ...

June 2, 2025 02:03 PM GMT Cross-Asset Spotlight | Global M Update Signals, Flows & Key Data Ariana Gamero Strategist Source: Bloomberg, MSCI, Morgan Stanley Research forecasts; Note: Returns are total returns, except for credit, where we forecast excess returns versus government bonds. Commodity returns are calculated relative to futures to account for carry. Volatility is 10y realized vol. All currency returns are shown as XXXUSD return. *Currency forecasts shown for USDXXX. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Serena ...

May 5, 2025 04:01 PM GMT Cross-Asset Spotlight | Global M Update Signals, Flows & Key Data A weekly summary of key cross-asset monitors, data, moves, and models tracking sentiment, fund flows, and positioning. Key highlights from last week: Exhibit 1: Morgan Stanley forecasts | | As of May | Q4 2025 Forecast | Q4 2025 Return Forecast Volatility | | Base Case | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 02, 2025 | Base | Base | | Return/Risk | | Equities | | | Total Returns | | | | S&P 500 | 5,687 | 6,500 | 1 ...