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Equities move higher, as bonds remains under pressure

Stocks finished higher once more and are now at their highest level since 10th February, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities higher as Fed begins tightening monetary policy

Stocks finished the week higher as the Federal Reserve announced its new policy statement which came with a quarter-point interest rate increase, the first rate rise since 2018, writes Ian Slattery. 

Can employee benefits re-engage employees?

Two years since the pivot to working from home and the need of employees to be convinced that their employer was there for them, HR teams took a leadership role in navigating through the pandemic, writes Rose Leonard.

Living in turbulent times

Should employees adjust their retirement investment strategy, asks Joe Creegan, Head of Corporate Life and Pensions, Zurich.

Your pension scheme governance covered

A Master Trust will significantly reduce the governance burden on your company, writes Joe Creegan, Head of Corporate Life and Pensions, Zurich.

Flat week for equities despite best day since 2020

Stocks finished the week broadly flat, in yet another volatile week for markets, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities flat for the week amidst Ukraine turmoil

Global stock markets finished the week slightly higher, as the narrative continues to be dominated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, writes Ian Slattery.

Investment markets roiled by Russian invasion

Volatility levels reached a two year high as markets digested the minute-by-minute news flow in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets remain in fickle mood on Ukraine tensions

Equities fell for the second week in a row as the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine led to higher volatility and uncertainty, writes Ian Slattery. 

Markets lower in January as inflation concerns persist

In this investment podcast recorded on February 8th 2022, Ian Slattery, Zurich Investment Consultant, speaks about recent market movements, what this might mean for investors and what Zurich's Investment outlook is in relation to the Zurich funds. All the information contained in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

Equities lower as rate expectations move higher

Stock markets finished the week lower as US inflation hit a 40 year high, writes Ian Slattery.

Markets mixed on shifting interest rate expectations

A number of significant news events last week led to choppy trading for equities, bonds, and currencies respectively, writes Ian Slattery. 
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