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The year in protection: What shaped it and what’s next?

As the days get shorter and year comes to a close, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on 2025, while also start to think about what lies ahead in 2026.

Stocks higher as steady inflation paves way for US rate cut

Stocks moved higher last week as the market priced in an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve with increasing certainty.

November’s silver lining

Markets started on a positive note on Monday after another central banker within the Federal Reserve called for a December rate cut, and the dovish sentiment continued to grow throughout the week.

November 2025 monthly investment news

October’s investment markets were shaped by political uncertainty and cautious central bank policies. Get the full insight in this month’s market news.

The lose-lose situation

A sense of uncertainty continued to prevail last week, causing global stocks to suffer their worst week since April.

Zurich double award winner at Brokers Ireland Provider Excellence Survey Awards 2025

In early November, Zurich were delighted to pick up two awards at the prestigious 2025 Provider Excellence Survey Awards, based on a comprehensive survey of members of Brokers Ireland.

The shutdown is over but the uncertainty isn’t

US stocks slipped on Thursday and finished the week flat on Friday, even though they recovered part of the earlier decline.

End of year tax-planning – don’t leave Protection off the table

We all know that Life insurance is an essential part of every solid financial plan. With end-of-year tax planning and maximising pension contributions in full swing, now is a perfect time to introduce another smart way for clients to optimise their taxes—Pension Term Assurance.

AI’s impact on pensions - a winning formula for Zurich Ireland

Zurich Ireland won Best Use of Search in the Finance category at this year’s Global Search Awards, which took place in Dublin’s Mansion House on Wednesday 22nd October.

Q3 corporate earnings continued to impress

There were a number of positive drivers last week that helped global equities to steam ahead on the current rally.

October 2025 Financial Broker Newsletter

The latest Financial Broker Newsletter has been published. 

Too hot to bear

Last week was characterised by large swings in the major asset classes as investor sentiment shifted in response to market news. 
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