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- In March 2026, emerging market equity funds declined as investors priced in Iran-related risks.
- Funds focused on Pakistan, Chile, and Argentina were among the worst performers.
- The MSCI Emerging Markets index fell over 6% this week, unlike global indices.
- The U.S.-Iran conflict has raised risks for concentrated, tech-heavy EM investments, affecting South Korean stocks, and Goldman Sachs maintains a positive earnings growth forecast for EM in 2026.
