Energy PolicyInternational Business and Trade

Trump-China Trade War Risks Major Stock Market Correction, Morgan Stanley Warns

Morgan Stanley’s chief equity strategist Mike Wilson warns U.S. stocks face a “larger than expected correction” if Trump and China don’t resolve trade tensions. The S&P 500 could decline 10-15% as trade policy uncertainty drives volatility. Semiconductor and China-exposed stocks are particularly vulnerable.

A leading Wall Street analyst is warning that U.S. stocks face a “larger than expected correction” if President Donald Trump and China fail to resolve their escalating trade tensions. Mike Wilson, chief U.S. equity strategist at Morgan Stanley, issued the bearish forecast Monday as renewed trade war threats jeopardize the fragile bull market that began earlier this year.

Trade Tensions Threaten Market Stability

Industrial AutomationRobotics

China Robotics Boom: Morgan Stanley’s Top Stock Picks Revealed

China installed record 295,000 industrial robots in 2024 as domestic suppliers outsell foreign competitors. Morgan Stanley highlights Inovance and Geekplus as preferred investments in the expanding Chinese robotics sector with global growth potential.

Chinese robotics companies are experiencing unprecedented growth as China solidifies its position as a global leader in both robot installation and manufacturing. According to a recent Morgan Stanley analysis, the country not only installed a record 295,000 industrial robots in 2024 but saw domestic suppliers outperform foreign competitors for the first time. This robotics revolution is creating significant investment opportunities, with the investment bank specifically highlighting Inovance and Geekplus as their preferred plays in the sector.

China’s Robotics Dominance Accelerates