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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. 

Zurich employees take a small action for the environment

Zurich employees took time out of work to volunteer for two big beach clean events organised by Clean Coasts.

Good Governance matters – never take it for granted

One of the key advantages of moving a company pension scheme into a master trust arrangement is the near automatic upgrade in governance. This article was first published in Accountancy Ireland.

Stocks slip slightly as US unemployment rate falls

US equities rose from an almost two-year low on Monday and Tuesday, with the S&P 500 rising 5.6%, its best two-day move since 2020, writes Ian Slattery. 

Zurich partners with Down Syndrome Ireland

To officially mark Zurich’s partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), Barry Sheridan, CEO of DSI and the DSI fundraising team were welcomed to the Zurich office in Blackrock.

Markets rattled as Trussenomics induces gilt trip

Last week’s most prominent development was undoubtedly the fallout from the announcement of the new UK government’s mini budget growth plan the previous Friday, writes Ian Slattery. 

Business to Arts Award Winners

Zurich Insurance plc and National Gallery of Ireland, along with Crawford Art Gallery, won Best Long-Term Partnership at the 2022 Business to Arts Awards for the annual Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize competitions.

Our new environment focuses on sustainability

We were delighted to welcome the Taoiseach Micheál Martin who officially opened Zurich House, our new Gold LEED Certified office building in the heart of Blackrock, County Dublin.

Markets fall as US inflation exceeds expectations

Equities were sharply lower last week as the US inflation release for August surprised to the upside. The headline annual rate fell to 8.3%, however core prices rose 0.6%, twice the 0.3% forecast, writes Ian Slattery. 

Summer rally ends in August

In this investment podcast recorded on September 8th 2022, we speak about key market events in the month of August and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. We also take a look at inflation and how this can affect consumers and investors. All the information contained in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

Stocks rebound for first positive week in four

Equities rose last week as investors continue to ponder the next move of the Federal Reserve and the robustness of the US economy, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities fall once more as rate expectations remain elevated

Wall Street fell for the third week in a row as the spectre of higher interest rates continues to loom. In general, value orientated companies outperformed growth and large caps (traditionally more defensive) fared better than smaller companies, writes Ian Slattery. 
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