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Equities rebound as omicron fears abate

Global equity markets rebounded this week, after two weeks of losses, as incoming data around the omicron variant thus far appears less severe than originally expected, writes Ian Slattery. 

Zurich Irish Rugby Players Awards ceremony

Robbie Henshaw and Dorothy Wall voted Zurich players’ players of the year at Zurich Irish Rugby Players Awards 2021.

Winners of 2021 Zurich Portrait and Zurich Young Portrait Prize revealed

A portrait of a mother practicing healing methods on her son has been revealed as the winner of the National Gallery of Ireland’s Zurich Portrait Prize. And Della Cowper-Gray was announced as the winner of this years Zurich Young Portrait Prize.

2021 Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards

This Friday lunchtime the winners of the 2021 Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards will be announced online.

Mixed returns as inflation fears and supply strains continue

The major indexes ended the week mixed as investors weighed strong economic and profits data against ongoing supply strains, a rise in COVID-19 numbers and inflation fears, writes Ian Slattery.

Positive earnings reports erase September losses

In this latest investment podcast, Zurich’s Ian Slattery and Richard Temperley discuss why positive earnings pulled equities higher in October and what this might mean for investors.

Inflation concerns dampen consumer confidence

In the US, the latest Consumer Price Index reading saw the year-over-year rate move above 6%, the highest in 30 years. This move pushed rate hike expectations forward a little further, writes Ian Slattery.

Markets higher as central bankers take centre stage

Stocks enjoyed another solid week of gains as investors took both a Fed announcement and US jobs report in their stride, writes Ian Slattery.

Ireland round of Zurich Innovation Championships open for entries

Zurich Insurance Group is inviting SMEs from around the world to enter the Zurich Innovation Championship for a chance to collaborate on solutions to some of the insurance industry’s biggest challenges.

Markets close October with record high

October defied the history books as markets recovered strongly across the month and finished out on Friday at record highs, writes Ian Slattery.

Supporting UNICEF's effort to help deliver COVID-19 vaccines

Zurich Ireland, a lead member of the UNICEF Corporate Vaccine Alliance and the Z Zurich Foundation, are delighted to continue to support UNICEF’s efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility. 

Helping your clients onto the property ladder

Raising a minimum of 10% of the value of a new house (first time buyer) is now the minimum requirement for getting on the housing ladder. The key to building up that deposit is to start saving sooner, rather than later.

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