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The highlight of the week was the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement after its policy meeting concluded on Wednesday, writes Ian Slattery.

August was an eventful month for investors. Early on, the release of disappointing US economic data, coupled with an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, triggered a significant sell-off in global equity markets, writes Richard Temperley.

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In the US, major equity indexes finished the week higher, recovering much of the losses from the week before, writes Ian Slattery. 
US equities finished the week lower, with the S&P 500 Index experiencing its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, as concerns about an economic slowdown weighed on sentiment, writes Ian Slattery. 

Zurich’s annual ‘Cost of Education’ survey conducted by iReach this May and June, shows Irish families’ commitment to education in the face of high expenses and the challenges posed by the high cost of living.

Major US equity indices ended the week mixed, writes Ian Slattery. 

July saw mixed performance across asset classes with global equities experiencing corrections in some major markets, writes Richard Temperley.

Last week, major US equity indices edged closer to record highs, writes Ian Slattery. 
US equities posted a strong week of gains as investors reacted positively to encouraging news from both inflation and economic growth perspectives, writes Ian Slattery. 
In the US, major stock indexes ended the week broadly flat after a volatile period caused by growing fears of a potential recession, writes Ian Slattery. 

The second edition of Pension Matters, a quarterly market report has been published. Read the full report here