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Stocks end the week up despite tight jobs market

A three-week losing streak came to an end for US stocks last week as US equities returned euro investors 1.7% despite economic indicators suggesting a persistently tight labour market, writes Ian Slattery. 

Responsible Investment with Zurich

Responsible investment means different things to different people. For Zurich Insurance Group, Responsible Investment is all about doing well and doing good, and this is echoed by the activities of Zurich in Ireland.

Key inflation metrics grasp investors

Last week saw the release of revised US GDP figures for the final quarter of 2022. GDP was revised downwards to a 2.7% increase from its first estimate of 2.9% in Q4, writes Ian Slattery. 

Inflation lowers but remains persistent

Last week saw the release of US inflation figures for the month of January, writes Ian Slattery. 

February 2023 monthly investment review

Equities rallied strongly throughout the first month of 2023, with the global market up just over 5%, writes Ian Slattery.

US stocks pare gains as earnings forecasts slow

Last week saw a more cautious approach to US equities as concern over Federal Reserve policy and discouraging corporate earnings caused equities in the US to retreat from their recent gains, writes Ian Slattery. 

Economic data fuels rally

In this investment podcast recorded on February 8th 2023, we speak about recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also speak about Responsible Investment, what it is and what Zurich in Ireland is doing in the area of Responsible Investment.

Markets move higher amid rate rises

US equities posted further gains last week, finishing the week up 2.1% in euro terms, writes Ian Slattery. 

Cooking up retirement plans one pastry at a time

How one savvy business owner made his dough rise by making all the right moves for a secure post-work life. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

Choppy trading as markets shift focus

Last week saw somewhat of a variable week for equities as several indicators proved to shift investor sentiment. US stocks lost -0.6% last week in euro terms, writes Ian Slattery. 

Shopping for a work life balance in the Kingdom

Aged in his early forties, this savvy retailer started a pension in his thirties to provide the kind of adventure-filled retirement he wants. This article is an Irish Times Content Studio production.

Cooling energy prices boosts stocks

US equities ended a stellar week of gains last Friday, up 2.0% in euro terms. Much of the optimism resulted from a lower-than-expected inflation figure for December, writes Ian Slattery. 
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