VIDEO: World Markets: From Group Stage to Knockout

Every year, markets start with a crowded field of competing themes. Back in January, many looked like contenders, but now that we’re halfway through 2026, which ones have advanced to the next round? Find out in our world markets Midyear Outlook.Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. ALL-06112026-byw9nwmb