Bearish Sentiment Ticks up as Investors Grow More Cautious, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
Business Wire•26/10/2026•10:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤42% of investors bearish, up four percentage points from Q3
- ➤34% expect another rate increase next meeting, up from 27%
- ➤Inflation remains top concern for 54% of investors, up two points
- ➤48% worry midterm elections could affect the stock market
- ➤86% say portfolios are well-positioned against inflation; 42% plan no changes
Expert Statements
Chris Larkin, Managing Director and Head of Trading and Investing, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
“There’s no shortage of market and economic headwinds to make investors cautious as we approach year-end.”
Chris Larkin, Managing Director and Head of Trading and Investing, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
“Market fluctuations are inevitable, and periods like this are when discipline matters most. Investors seem to understand that—even as they brace for potential volatility, they’re staying focused on the bigger picture.”
Bearish Sentiment Ticks up as Investors Grow More Cautious, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Finds
Amid persistent inflation concerns, midterm election uncertainty and rate-hike expectations, investors feel their portfolios are well-positioned
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