Heightened volatility and selling pressure continued to sweep across all asset classes as the war in the Middle East ended its third week.

Global equities fell -1.3% in EUR terms amid the developing conflict in the Middle East. The market priced in higher inflation expectations as the price of oil surged 37.9% in EUR terms, its largest weekly gain in futures trading since 1983. 

A quiet week in terms of economic releases was dominated by corporate and geopolitical news. Read about what has been happening across the global markets and the impact on investments. 

In February, global financial markets exhibited a combination of resilience and caution as investors carefully assessed shifting economic signals and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read the full report on global investment markets and key fund performance.

Global equities advanced in January, led by emerging markets, which outperformed developed peers as a weaker dollar provided support. Read the full report on global investment markets and key fund performance.

With a round up of the global markets, Zurich's monthly investment news gives a comprehensive guide to whats been happening across the markets and key fund performances.

In our annual Investment Outlook, we review 2025, and as we enter 2026, look at opportunities across the global markets for investors. 

The Zurich Investment Outlook is produced twice yearly by the team at Zurich Investments, based in Dublin, Ireland. This publication provides an in-depth insight into our current thinking and positioning, and expands on the reasons behind our economic views to our clients and customers.

As we enter 2025, we look to maintain perspective and to balance the risks across respective asset classes.