Home Latest Articles Summary The Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Fund outperformed its benchmark over the three-month period that ended March 31, 2026. The largest contributors to quarterly performance included Korea, Poland, information technology, and financials, while the largest detractors included India, China, communication services, and consumer discretionary. Market drivers during the first quarter included conflict in Iran, disruption to Middle East energy supplies, dollar strength, and artificial intelligence investment, with emerging market currencies falling 2.29% against the U.S. dollar. Allspring Global Investments views periods of heightened volatility not as signals to predict near-term market moves but as opportunities. Emerging market fundamentals remain resilient despite current geopolitical uncertainty and energy shocks.…