In 2025, big changes in Washington have resulted in big changes on Wall Street. The investment outlook has been uncertain thanks to factors like tariffs and trade wars, inflation concerns, a dispute between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve over interest rate changes, and general market volatility as stocks rotate in and out of favor.

This isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon, either. Stocks in some nations have been subject to new and interesting trends, too – resulting in significant outperformance for a select group of international growth stocks.

Global investing is always worth considering, as diversification abroad can help U.S. investors avoid unique domestic risks and capitalize on strong, stable companies overseas. But…