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    • 08/04/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom
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    Michael J. Stein

    Managing Director Morgan Stanley 

    What to Watch Before November

    The Markets, Washington & the Midterms

    In this timely and informative one-hour program, Stein will provide a clear, nonpartisan assessment of the issues likely to shape the investment environment through year-end and beyond.

    With the November midterm elections approaching, investors face important questions about taxes, spending, regulation, interest rates, and the economy. Michael Stein will separate political headlines from market realities, examining how election outcomes could influence investment strategy, economic growth, inflation, and the outlook for stocks and bonds. Whether Congress changes hands or the current balance of power remains intact, he’ll discuss the potential implications for portfolios, and the key indicators investors should be watching in the months ahead.  

    Whether you're an active investor, follow public policy, or simply want to better understand the forces shaping today's economic environment, this program will provide valuable insights and practical perspectives.

    A live question-and-answer session will follow the presentation, and guests are welcome. We encourage you to invite friends and colleagues to join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative discussion.

    About our Speaker

    Michael Stein is a Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Senior Advisor for Public Policy Client Engagement. A 29-year Morgan Stanley veteran who spent 20 years as the firm’s Global Head of Government Relations, Michael provides the firm’s clients insight into public policy, geopolitical, and American political issues. Drawing on decades of experience, Stein is a frequent commentator on the intersection of Washington policy and Wall Street, helping investors understand how elections, legislation, and economic trends shape financial markets.  


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