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US equities ended the week lower as a sell-off in major technology stocks weighed on indices.

September was a mixed bag for investors.  Rising bond yields, stubborn inflation, and pricey energy made things tough for the markets. But on the flip side, excitement around artificial intelligence helped keep tech stocks strong.

Navigating the 2026 US mid-term elections, we look at key dates, potential outcomes, market impact and investment considerations in this visual guide.

Zurich has been named ‘Fund Management Company of the Year 2026’ at the recent Business & Finance Financial Services Awards – marking our fourth consecutive win.

US equities ended a choppy week mixed, as investors moved out of technology and communication services and into energy, healthcare and smaller companies.

New legislation has introduced important protections for cancer survivors applying for Mortgage Protection. Find out how Zurich is implementing these changes and what they could mean for your clients when arranging cover.

Budget 2027, announced on 6th October 2026, delivers an approximately €8.5 billion package, comprising €7 billion in expenditure measures and €1.65 billion in tax measures, including supports to address energy costs. 

Following the hottest summer on record – a continuing pattern that is likely to play out again, and again - many clients no longer ask if climate change matters for their investments - they ask how their portfolios can reflect that reality without compromising long-term returns.

Geopolitical developments were the dominant driver of market sentiment this week, pushing Brent crude above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four months.

Global markets ended the week with a mixed tone as investors weighed renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and uncertainty over the future path of US interest rates.
Global markets delivered mixed returns over the week as investors balanced encouraging inflation developments and positive AI-related corporate results against higher oil prices resulting from uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.

In our mid-year investment outlook for 2026, the Investment Solutions Team at Zurich highlight how investors can navigate complexity and find opportunities across the global investment markets.