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Oil returns to triple digits

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.

Jackson hole sets the tone

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.

Cooling inflation, cautious markets

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.

Mid-Year Investment Outlook 2026

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.

Tech turbulence and tensions rise once again

Global equity markets weakened over the week as investors balanced encouraging inflation data against renewed geopolitical uncertainty and the start of the US corporate earnings season. 

Zurich wins Chambers Ireland Award

Zurich was delighted to be crowned Pensions and Life Assurance Company of the Year at the Eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards 2026.

Relief for Hormuz, reality for tech

Last week global markets experienced a more volatile week as investors balanced encouraging geopolitical developments against renewed concerns over technology valuations.

What’s driving markets right now?

In this month’s update, Jacqueline Hogan speaks with Ian Slattery, Head of Investment Solutions at Zurich, to navigate Q2 trends, break down what’s next across markets, and what it means for investors.

Memorandum of understanding sparks market momentum

Global equity markets delivered a positive performance this week, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and resilient investor confidence.

ECB action and progress in peace talks

European equities finished the week in positive territory, although trading remained cautious as investors balanced central bank policy decisions against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Strong jobs, stronger jitters

Major global markets ended last week lower. Investors entered the week focused on Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls report, which delivered another encouraging signal on the health of the American economy. 

No term like the present

When it comes to financial planning, some decisions tend to rise to the top of the priority list, while others quietly fall to the bottom. Term protection is often one of those decisions that gets delayed, not because people do not understand its value, but because it rarely feels urgent at the time.

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