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For Emerging Market Stock Funds, Concentration Risk May Be Eclipsing Macro Risk
Thanks to rallies in TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, emerging market stock indexes are highly concentrated.
Why Bitcoin Surged to USD 80,000, and What May Come Next
US debt worries, inflows into ETFs, and a weaker dollar have triggered bitcoin’s latest rebound.
European Stock Markets’ Low Tech Weighting Is a Trump Card Right Now
Strong earnings growth, low tech exposure, and improving economic conditions weigh in the region’s favor.
What Europe’s Extreme Summer Means for Stocks and the Economy
Heat, drought, and wildfires are weighing on European growth and corporate profits, threatening to extend the economic fallout well beyond the summer.
Why Bond Yields Are Rising—And Might Keep Heading Higher
Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.
‘There Are Many Ways This Can Go Wrong’: Bank of America’s Raedler Warns of AI Pullback
Sebastian Raedler, head of European equity strategy at Bank of America, warns that markets have grown excessively bullish amid the AI trade.
Markets Brief: The ‘Not Dead Yet’ Software Stock Rally, What to Watch in US Retail Earnings, and How Much Inflation AI Could Be Causing
As software stocks bounce, the narrative that AI will kill software businesses seems to be fading.
Markets Brief: Big-Tech Capex and What’s Next for the Yen
Why the market rewarded some capex plans but not others. Plus, CPI on deck.
What 7 Key Indicators Tell Investors About US Markets Right Now
Gold and bitcoin have retreated from recent highs, but most major market indicators still sit above long-term averages.
AI Risks and Resilient Stocks: Morningstar’s EMEA CIO on the Global Market Outlook
Mike Coop explains why stock markets have been strong amid multiple crosscurrents and where investors should look for opportunities.
Eurozone Inflation Surprises to the Upside, September ECB Rate Hike Now More Likely
Inflation in July rose by 2.9% year over year, above forecasts.
As Chip Stocks Sell Off, Hints of a Rotation Into Software
Some software stocks are attracting investor interest after falling on concerns they could be disrupted by AI.
Where the US Stock Market May Be Heading Next and What to Buy Now
Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the second half of 2026.
Markets Brief: Oil Prices Heat the Markets Like a Frog in a Pot
What to watch in Big Tech earnings, why Warsh uncertainty is contributing to higher bond yields, and how much cash Vanguard investors are holding.
Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
A sustained oil price surge could drive inflation fears, or even spark a global recession, analysts say.
Crypto Winter or the Big Crash? Where the Bitcoin Price Goes Now
After a sharp slide towards USD 60,000, investors focus on the price impact of regulation, monetary policy, and the US midterms.
ECB Holds Rates Steady as September Hike Moves Into Focus
The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged after raising them in June, with a September rate increase remaining a distinct possibility.
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.
Markets Brief: What’s Next as the World’s ‘Most Crowded Trade’ Rolls Over
Plus: Semis outlook and top picks, SpaceX stock stalls but weighs on telecom.
What’s Next for European Markets? The Sectors and Stocks to Watch
Energy and defense stocks remain front of mind for investors, but Morningstar sees opportunities to buy software and healthcare shares.
