ClearBridge International Growth ADR Portfolios Q1 2026 Commentary
International equities faced a decline in March due to escalating tensions in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, leading to mixed performance for the quarter. The MSCI EAFE Index dropped by 1.2%, although it outperformed the S&P 500 Index, which fell by 4.3%. Additionally, geopolitical conflicts have altered global cost dynamics, particularly impacting energy-dependent regions like Europe.
- ▪International equities declined in March as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran escalated.
- ▪The MSCI EAFE Index fell 1.2% but outperformed the S&P 500 Index, which dropped 4.3%.
- ▪Geopolitical conflicts have reshaped global cost dynamics, increasing uncertainty around inflation and consumer demand.
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