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Macroeconomics Insights

Almost every day brings a new headline that can distract investors from their long-term objectives. These quarterly and yearly insights take an objective approach to global outlooks, inflation forecasts, and recession indicators to help you cut through the noise.

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A recession indicator is a potential sign of an economic downturn based on historical data. Here are nine signals that show the health of the US economy today.
Blog
5 mins

The Advisor’s Cheat Sheet to Recession Indicators

Blog
5 mins

AI, Inflation, and Investor Risk: What Matters Most for Asia Investors in Q3 2026

Blog
7 mins

US Stock Market Outlook: What's Next for Stocks in the Second Half of 2026

Research

US Housing Market Updates: Q1 2026

Falling oil prices and refreshed AI sentiment helped power US stocks ahead in the second quarter.
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16 mins

Morningstar Markets Observer: Q3 2026

Morningstar's Dave Sekera, chief US market strategist, and Preston Caldwell, chief US economist, share their latest inflation outlook and debunk five myths about AI’s economic impact.
Webinar
60 mins

Q3 Market Outlook with Dave Sekera and Preston Caldwell

Get the latest insights, analysis, and trends of the U.S. economy in our latest economic outlook report.
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US Economic Outlook: Q2 2026

US Economic Forecast: May 2026
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US Economic Forecast

Discover the latest global market analysis, bond and fund performance, economic indicators, and more.
Research
28 mins

Morningstar Markets Observer: Q2 2026

Advisors can help clients stay invested and diversified instead of trying to predict the next headline.
Blog
4 mins

The Market Feels Fragile—But This Isn’t the Moment to Panic

Get expert insights on GDP forecasts, inflation trends, and key investment opportunities. Download the Multi-Asset Pulse report to access the insights you need to act with conviction.
Research

Multi-Asset Pulse

UK Autumn Budget 2025: Tax rises, fiscal tightening, and investment impacts amid ongoing economic challenges. Download the report to learn what is key for long-term growth.
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Autumn UK Budget 2025

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