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All you need to know about personal pensions

In the latest edition of the Zurich Financial Wellbeing Podcast, we are going to talk about personal pensions and everything you need to know to get started.

Cooler inflation causes surge in equities

Last Thursday saw the release of the US inflation print for October. Headline inflation came in at 7.7%, below the 8% expected by economists, writes Ian Slattery. 

Equities see gains as global growth slows

In this investment podcast recorded on November 8th 2022, we speak about recent market movements and Zurich Investments current positioning and outlook. This month we also take a look at the Prisma 4 fund, which forms part of the Zurich Prisma multi-asset fund range. All the information contained in this podcast was accurate at the time of recording.

Markets react to Fed Hawkishness

Last week saw the Federal Reserve raise rates by 75 basis points. A move that was widely expected yet remains to be the latest instalment in the fastest set of rate hikes by the Fed in recent times, writes Ian Slattery. 

Zurich competition winners at National Ploughing Championships

Congratulations to all our competition winners from this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

Markets choppy with earnings and economic data swinging sentiment

Markets saw choppy trading last week as sentiment swung between poor earnings from tech companies to optimism over a more dovish Fed on the back of a slowing economy, writes Ian Slattery. 

Pension survey highlights concerns about finances in retirement

Budget 2023 saw an increase in the State pension bringing it to €265.30 per week. But could you afford to live off the State pension when you retire? Zurich’s annual pension research reveals the financial concerns people have when thinking about their retirement. 

Equities higher as hawkish sentiment wavers

Last week saw volatile yet positive gains within equities. US equities had their best weekly gain in almost four months as earnings season kicked off, writes Ian Slattery. 

Monthly investment review: Economic growth expected to slow

Global equities suffered one of their worst months in years in September, as aggressive monetary tightening weighed on investors’ minds, writes Ian Slattery.

Zurich celebrates 150 year anniversary

Zurich marks 150 year journey from startup to leading global insurer. By reacting constructively to challenges as the modern world emerged, Zurich has evolved into a global business covering more than 210 countries and territories.

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