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Ethics Webinar 2022

Zurich’s 2022 Ethics webinar is scheduled for 11am on the 29th November. 

Markets react to Fed Hawkishness

Last week saw the Federal Reserve raise rates by 75 basis points. A move that was widely expected yet remains to be the latest instalment in the fastest set of rate hikes by the Fed in recent times, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets choppy with earnings and economic data swinging sentiment

Markets saw choppy trading last week as sentiment swung between poor earnings from tech companies to optimism over a more dovish Fed on the back of a slowing economy, writes Ian Slattery. 

October 2022 Financial Broker Newsletter

The latest Financial Broker newsletter has been published. Read the full newsletter here. 

Pension survey highlights concerns about finances in retirement

Budget 2023 saw an increase in the State pension bringing it to €265.30 per week. But could you afford to live off the State pension when you retire? Zurich’s annual pension research reveals the financial concerns people have when thinking about their retirement. 

Equities higher as hawkish sentiment wavers

Last week saw volatile yet positive gains within equities. US equities had their best weekly gain in almost four months as earnings season kicked off, writes Ian Slattery. 

Monthly investment review: Economic growth expected to slow

Global equities suffered one of their worst months in years in September, as aggressive monetary tightening weighed on investors’ minds, writes Ian Slattery.

The Finance Bill 2022

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, published the Finance Bill 2022 last week.

Zurich celebrates 150 year anniversary

Zurich marks 150 year journey from startup to leading global insurer. By reacting constructively to challenges as the modern world emerged, Zurich has evolved into a global business covering more than 210 countries and territories.

Communication to Customers with Ulster Bank/KBC Bank Direct Debits

From 17th October, and over the next few weeks, we will be writing out to Ulster Bank and KBC Bank customers asking them to provide us with their updated bank details.

Monetary tightening weighs on investors’ minds

In this investment podcast recorded on October 10th 2022, we speak about recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also take a look at the benefits of holding sovereign bonds in your investment portfolio. All the information contained in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

Markets remain under pressure as inflation stays sticky

Last week saw the US consumer price index come in higher than expected with core inflation rising 6.6% for September, faster than the 6.3% rate in August, writes Ian Slattery. 
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