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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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On Oct. 13, hear from Chief US Market Strategist Dave Sekera and Chief US Economist Preston Caldwell on Morningstar's current market valuation and the latest economic and inflationary outlook.

Register Now: 4Q 2026 U.S. Market Outlook: Navigating a Narrowing Opportunity Set In a Risky Environment

Utilities valuations turn more attractive as stocks plateau and earnings grow.

US Utilities: 2026 Q3

Much ink has been spilled chalking up the global bond selloff to
rising worries about the US government’s fiscal health—but we believe that other factors have played a
bigger role.

US Economic Outlook: Q3 2026

A look at nine signals that show the health of the US economy, and where they stand today.

The Advisor’s Cheat Sheet to Recession Indicators

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

US Stock Market Outlook: 7 Questions Investors Are Asking About the Rest of 2026

US Housing Market Updates: Q1 2026

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

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.

Q3 Market Outlook with Dave Sekera and Preston Caldwell

US Economic Forecast: May 2026

US Economic Forecast

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

Morningstar Markets Observer: Q2 2026

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

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