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US-China trade talk optimism lifts stocks

Markets react to outlines of a new trade deal between the US and China, and closer to home Brexit will be high on the agenda at the European Council meeting taking place later this week. Ian Slattery reports.

Putting risk and return centre stage

Zurich’s range of Prisma multi-asset funds are designed to appeal to all investors – from those that are risk-averse to those that like a little more adventure in their life.

US politics impact markets

Stocks move slightly lower, as US politics takes centre stage once again, writes Ian Slattery in his weekly investment review. 

Markets mixed

As expected, markets saw a US rate cut of 25bps at the Fed’s September meeting, writes Ian Slattery. In other policymaker activity, both the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England signalled no significant changes at their respective meetings during the week.

Tax-saving opportunities and the importance of starting early

For your client's, starting a pension may be be the last thing on their to-do list. And we understand it's important for them to see the difference between starting early and leaving it until the last minute. 

Episode 31: global stock markets lose ground

Global stock markets lost some ground as investors fretted over trade tensions between the US and China, explains Richard Temperley in the latest edition of the Zurich Life Podcast. 

Equities stay strong

Equities move higher as market worries fail to sway sentiment, writes Ian Slattery. Meanwhile all eyes are on the UK as stocks continue to be influenced by Brexit and political events in Westminster.

Corporate Co-Director Insurance

In this month’s TechTalk, we discuss where there is a need for Corporate Co-Director Insurance.

Let’s get digital!

As more opportunities emerge across the digital insurance industry, Clare McCarty presents Zurich’s Digital Marketing Broker Academy which is filled with tips and advice to get you started on your online business journey.

Be Future Ready

Zurich's award winning pension advertising campaign kicks off this week highlighting the importance of future planning for retirement.

Markets rebound after testing trading week

Equities rebound strongly as trade tariff tensions take a midweek break, but Eurozone data is mixed and the Brexit saga continues to create uncertainty, writes Ian Slattery.

Geopolitics impact markets

Trade tensions remain elevated, as G7 meets in Biarritz and Fed Chair Powell attempts to ease market concerns. Ian Slattery reports.
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