European equities finished the week in positive territory, although trading remained cautious as investors balanced central bank policy decisions against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Major global markets ended last week lower. Investors entered the week focused on Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls report, which delivered another encouraging signal on the health of the American economy. 

Global stock markets delivered another strong performance last week, with major US indexes closing at record highs as investors responded positively to easing geopolitical concerns, lower energy prices, and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.

April 2026 demonstrated the resilience of global markets as investors managed persistent geopolitical risks and economic challenges. Read the full report on global investment markets and key fund performance.

March was a challenging month for global markets. We take a look at whats been happening across the investment markets and Zurich's current fund positioning.

In February, global financial markets exhibited a combination of resilience and caution as investors carefully assessed shifting economic signals and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read the full report on global investment markets and key fund performance.

In our annual Investment Outlook, we review 2025, and as we enter 2026, look at opportunities across the global markets for investors. 

The Zurich Investment Outlook is produced twice yearly by the team at Zurich Investments, based in Dublin, Ireland. This publication provides an in-depth insight into our current thinking and positioning, and expands on the reasons behind our economic views to our clients and customers.

As we enter 2025, we look to maintain perspective and to balance the risks across respective asset classes.