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Markets were swayed by a number of key economic reports in the US last week. According to a US non-farm payrolls release on Wednesday, 130,000 new jobs were added in January, outpacing projections for a 70,000 rise, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.4% to 4.3%.
After sustained periods of technology stocks leading equity markets, last week saw a rotation toward traditional sectors like consumer staples, energy, industrials, and materials.
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The Federal Reserve’s independence has been a key concern for the market over the course of the last year, which is why US President Trump’s nominee for the next Fed chair caught much of the market off guard.
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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.
A collection of the world’s most prominent leaders convened at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos last week. As is somewhat common these days, the assembly resulted in a few dramatic developments.
Daniel Finucane, Investment Solutions Analyst at Zurich writes an insightful article tracing gold’s evolution from ancient currency to modern investment asset, explaining its enduring appeal, role as a diversifier, and recent surge driven by geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand.
New Minimum Contribution Standards for workplace pensions (including Master Trusts, Group Pension Schemes, PRSAs and Personal Pensions) to ensure employees are exempt from Auto-Enrolment into My Future Fund, effective from 1st January 2026.
In our annual Investment Outlook, we review 2025, and as we enter 2026, look at opportunities across the global markets for investors.
Global equity markets finished the first full week of 2026 on the front foot, posting strong gains. Performance was driven by aerospace and defence stocks amid expectations for greater US defence spending.