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Markets decline due to virus concerns

The Federal Reserve’s ‘out of meeting’ announcement on Tuesday of an emergency 0.5% rate cut did little to lift the market, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continued to climb, writes Ian Slattery.

Episode 36: Risk assets fall on virus concerns

In this latest podcast recorded on Monday, March 9th, Richard Temperley looks at the recent performance of investment markets and discusses Zurich's fund positioning in February 2020.

Risk assets fall on virus concerns

The S&P 500 recorded its fastest correction in history, according to Deutsche Bank Global Research. All sectors within the S&P 500 suffered a correction, with energy stocks faring the worst due to falling oil prices. Ian Slattery reports.

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Global equities edge lower

Influential US stocks ended lower for the holiday-shortened week on the back of renewed fears of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global economy. Ian Slattery reports.

Prisma 6 is now Prisma Max

We have changed the name of the Prisma 6 Fund to the Prisma Max Fund.

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Corporate earnings support growth

Global markets edged higher last week and investors got some reassurance that the US economy is performing well. Ian Slattery reports.

#ImTakingControl launched

Rugby Players Ireland and Zurich have launched the new Tackle Your Feelings Schools mental wellbeing pilot programme and App as part of the second phase of the #ImTakingControl campaign.

Episode 35: Markets paused for a breath in January

In this latest podcast, Ian Slattery talks about how the global backdrop remains relatively supportive of risk assets, versus Eurozone sovereign bonds and cash

Global growth slowed

Economic data supported investor sentiment last week with all major global markets recording gains after a difficult start to the year. Ian Slattery reports.

Global markets underperform while bonds rally

The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the markets and heavyweights from all sectors will release earnings this week. Ian Slattery reports.
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