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Conversations with Commerce Trust: Factors for Investing in Intl Equities

Picture of David Hagee Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer David Hagee Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer : March 4, 2025

In a new episode of the Conversations with Commerce Trust podcast, Chief Investment Officer and host David Hagee is joined by Matt Schmitt, Director of Equity Strategy, to compare the historical performance of U.S. versus international equities and discuss economic factors that impact the performance of international equities.

Economic factors influencing international equity returns include:

Differences in economic growth and market segments abroad relative to the U.S.
Variations in the interest rate environment across different countries
Currency fluctuations relative to investment performance
Tariffs and their impact on international economies

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