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Markets fall as inflation expectations rise

Stocks and bonds both fell last week as a slew of positive economic releases manifested into fears about higher inflation and interest rates, writes Ian Slattery.

Corporate bond market trends

Timing the markets and getting a forecast of the economy exactly right is an elusive concept. Therefore, holding a diversified range of assets that move in different directions depending on market conditions can be helpful to investors.

Stocks slip from record highs to end week lower

The effects of January stimulus cheques began to be felt as US retail sales blew expectations out of the water. The 5.3% reading was higher than expected by any of the 68 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Ian Slattery reports.

Equities notch second straight week of gains

­­Equities finished the week in positive territory as strong earnings and the prospects for US fiscal stimulus buoyed markets. Ian Slattery reports.

The best gifts last a lifetime

Share the love this Valentine’s Day and do something for the planet by planting trees in the Zurich Forest. 

Cool Planet is a real experience

Cool Planet Experience is more than just a visitor centre, and now with funding from the Innovate Together Fund by Rethink Ireland and corporate partners including Z Zurich Foundation, a digital climate action programme targeting school children gets the green light. 

Engaging with educators for future learning

NUIG’s ‘Bridging Worlds - New Learning Spaces for New Times’ project addresses the need to establish a strong and sustainable interface for learning. Being awarded funding from the Innovate Together Fund by Rethink Ireland and corporate partners including Z Zurich Foundation, enables this project to bridge that gap between formal and non-formal learning. 

Equities off to a strong start in February

Energy stocks led US markets higher last week as the oil price sustained its strong start to the year. Ian Slattery reports.

Guiding the way to wellbeing

Cork International Film Festival’s ‘Intinn’ is a film and mental health programme for secondary school students. Funding from the Innovate Together Fund by Rethink Ireland and corporate partners including Z Zurich Foundation, sees delivery of the online programme nationwide.

Equities fall as stimulus package and vaccine rollout both falter

Equities fell the most in three months as the US market posted its worst day since October last Wednesday. Ian Slattery reports.
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