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American exceptionalism? What American exceptionalism?

Another week and another tariff announcement. On Monday, Trump said he would be reinstating the 25% levy on steel imports from his first term and increasing tariffs on aluminium imports to 25%, writes Ian Slattery.

What to expect from a nurse medical screening

Who needs a medical exam for life insurance, and what can you expect during a health check-up?

Positive data fails to temper trade tariff mood

Major US equity markets declined last week as last weekend’s tariff announcements continued to be digested, writes Ian Slattery. 

Don’t get in your own way

Irish professional rugby union player, Tadhg Furlong knows what it means to prepare for a game, but he also appreciates that mindfulness, sleep and recovery are just as important as the physical preparation. This article has been reproduced with the kind permission of Rugby Players Ireland.

Trump, tariffs, trade and tech

Jerome Powell might have sighed with relief as the spotlight was taken away from the Fed’s announcement last week, writes Ian Slattery. 

Leaving a legacy – setting up a will to protect your loved ones’ futures

An aspect of our lives, one which is often difficult to face, is our own mortality. We know none of us will live forever, we know it is inevitable - however, with improvements in medical science, the good news is that we are living longer than in previous years.

Zurich risk ratings

From January 2025 Zurich is introducing its own in-house risk rating methodology.

The changing of the guard

The week commenced with Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, and markets seemed relieved that new tariffs were not enacted on the president’s first day in office, writes Ian Slattery. 

All the costs of buying and running a car

Are you thinking about buying a car? It’s important to consider how much it is going to cost you to buy and run it. 

Clock strikes for TikTok

Much of the business news last week centred around TikTok, which shut down in the US on Sunday, before announcing it was “in the process of restoring service” later the same day, writes Ian Slattery. 
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