Merrill Perspectives

From latte-making robots to paying for college, Merrill Perspectives explores the (often unexpected) issues, trends and ideas that are shaping our world. Our experts go beyond the headlines and the numbers so you can better understand what these changes mean to you and your financial life. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and Member SIPC

The great wealth transfer: Is your family ready?

When it comes to passing on wealth, communication and planning are essential. Our experts offer smart steps to consider for every stage of the process.

06-01
20:16

Is the housing market still hot? What you need to know

Home prices have been up sharply, but rising mortgage rates and low supply have been weighing on the market. What could it mean for buyers and sellers alike?

06-01
21:26

More volatility ahead: Your key questions answered

What's driving today's sharp market volatility and how long might it last? Our Chief Investment Officer shares insights and offers steps to help soften the impact on your portfolio.

05-09
22:00

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 1

The war in Ukraine is just one of several events reshaping global markets. Here, we explore the forces driving change around the world and what it could mean for investors.

04-22
25:45

The big shift: New market forces and ways to prepare, part 2

Our experts look at the trends reshaping the U.S. economy and markets and offer timely ideas to help you keep your financial goals and portfolio on track.

04-18
27:30

Update: Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continue to evolve by the day. In this update, our experts discuss the latest developments and whether progress toward a solution could be in sight.

03-24
24:47

Market volatility and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold before our eyes. Here, our experts provide timely insights into the potential geopolitical, economic and market implications.

03-10
47:50

Inflation: How high for how long?

Prices in the U.S. are rising at their fastest pace in decades. What could it take to turn the corner on inflation — and could there be a positive side to it?

03-09
19:08

Moonshots: Tech that could change the world

A dozen or so radical technologies known as “moonshots ” could hold the power to dramatically transform our lives. Here, a fascinating journey into the future of tech.

11-09
23:56

First 200 Days: What Investors Need to Know

A new administration—a new path forward for the economy and the global health crisis. What might the first 200 days of the Biden presidency bring and how could investors prepare?

02-08
28:06

Outlook 2022: Bridge to a new dawn

Could 2022 mark the beginning of a new era for the markets and the economy? Hear why our Chief Investment Officer and other top minds in the business think it could be — and get their insights on what you could do to prepare.

01-20
24:43

The promising power of green hydrogen

Could the most abundant element in the universe hold the answer to the world's growing energy needs — and help solve the climate crisis? Here's why the answer could be yes.

11-09
21:35

Reshoring: The Next Great Global Trend

There's growing evidence that more and more companies are relocating production back home. What effects could this "reshoring" shift have on the global economy, and could it ultimately spark a manufacturing renaissance here in the United States?

08-31
22:55

At Home with the New Consumer

The pandemic has upended our lives, even altering our spending habits. Bikes and in-home entertainment are in; restaurant spending is out. Are these shifts temporary, or more permanent? And what could they mean for economic growth? Our experts take a look.

07-29
21:36

Life After the Coronavirus

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy, the markets and our lives could be dramatically different.

06-17
25:31

Life After the Coronavirus

The pandemic is accelerating a number of global trends—from the growing prevalence of technology to changes in how and where we source the food we eat. Our experts fast forward to 2022 and explore the many ways the economy, the markets and our lives could be dramatically different.

06-17
25:31

The Road to Recovery

As the economy gradually begins to reopen, there are still many questions about what shape the recovery will take. Our experts share insights into the signs they're watching for this year and in 2021—and why they're finding some surprising reasons for optimism.

05-31
22:20

Coronavirus and the Markets

The pandemic has disrupted the economy and caused unprecedented market volatility. We take a look at what it all means for your investments and financial life.

03-22
23:48

Welcome to the 2020s

What will life be like in the next decade? Our hosts peer into the future and find reason for optimism in the new—and often surprising—trends that could transform the markets, the economy, and our lives in the years ahead.

11-20
26:41

Welcome to the 2020s

What will life be like in the next decade? Our hosts peer into the future and find reason for optimism in the new—and often surprising—trends that could transform the markets, the economy, and our lives in the years ahead.

11-20
26:41

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