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Mixed returns as inflation fears and supply strains continue

The major indexes ended the week mixed as investors weighed strong economic and profits data against ongoing supply strains, a rise in COVID-19 numbers and inflation fears, writes Ian Slattery.

Positive earnings reports erase September losses

In this latest investment podcast, Zurich’s Ian Slattery and Richard Temperley discuss why positive earnings pulled equities higher in October and what this might mean for investors.

Inflation concerns dampen consumer confidence

In the US, the latest Consumer Price Index reading saw the year-over-year rate move above 6%, the highest in 30 years. This move pushed rate hike expectations forward a little further, writes Ian Slattery.

Markets higher as central bankers take centre stage

Stocks enjoyed another solid week of gains as investors took both a Fed announcement and US jobs report in their stride, writes Ian Slattery.

Ireland round of Zurich Innovation Championships open for entries

Zurich Insurance Group is inviting SMEs from around the world to enter the Zurich Innovation Championship for a chance to collaborate on solutions to some of the insurance industry’s biggest challenges.

Markets close October with record high

October defied the history books as markets recovered strongly across the month and finished out on Friday at record highs, writes Ian Slattery.

Supporting UNICEF's effort to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines

Zurich Ireland, a lead member of the UNICEF Corporate Vaccine Alliance and the Z Zurich Foundation, are delighted to continue to support UNICEF’s efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility. 

Helping your clients onto the property ladder

Raising a minimum of 10% of the value of a new house (first time buyer) is now the minimum requirement for getting on the housing ladder. The key to building up that deposit is to start saving sooner, rather than later.

Techtalk - Backdating tax relief

In our latest issue of TechTalk we look at the fast approaching Tax deadline and the potential issues which can arise, along with the Covid Wage Subsidy Scheme 2020/2021.

Techtalk - The Finance Bill 2021

The Minister for Finance published the Finance Bill 2021 on Thursday 21 October 2021. The Finance Bill 2021 included several significant pension changes which will enable the implementation of some of recommendations detailed in the report produced by the Inter-Departmental Pensions Reform & Taxation Group (IDPRTG).

Equities erase September losses to scale new heights

The S&P 500 index concluded its turnaround last week by reaching a new record high seven weeks after the former high and a correction of more than 5% in between, writes Ian Slattery.

Addressing education inequality in Ireland

UCD and Zurich roll-out new national programme to address education inequality across Ireland.

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