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Macroeconomics and movements in financial markets impact many aspects of our lives. Having a well-informed view of what could transpire can help mitigate the risks we face and uncover profitable opportunities.
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October 27, 2025
Weekly Macro & Markets View, Week 44
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UK headline and core inflation are both 0.0% MoM in September
The soft inflation print triggered a substantial rally in gilts and makes a BoE rate cut later this year more likely. -
October Eurozone PMIs show the greatest divergence between the German and French economic outlooks since the sovereign debt crisis
The German Service PMI rose to a two-year high of 54.5. This contrasts starkly with a corresponding French figure of 47.1, reflecting the high political uncertainty in France. -
Milei’s strong win expected to
reshape market narrative on
Argentina’s outlook
The ruling party’s strong mid-term election victory is expected to boost market confidence, support local asset repricing, and improve Argentina’s prospects of regaining market access.
October 01, 2025
Monthly Investment Insights
Key developments
- The Fed cuts interest rates for the first time in nine months and signals more to come
- Nvidia and Oracle announce massive investments, while cross-shareholdings increase as the capex boom intensifies
- The US imposes a USD 100k fee on new H-1B visas while also announcing 100% tariffs on branded or patented drugs
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September 19, 2025
Inflation Focus Q3 2025
Key points
- Inflation is well-behaved but increasingly divergent, with tariff pass-through underway
- Tariff headwinds and policy uncertainty will weigh on growth, but a recession is not expected
- Labour market dynamics are weakening, helping to contain wage growth and services inflation
- The global rate cutting cycle has further to run, though central banks need to remain vigilant and focused on inflation
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Weekly Macro & Markets View
Designed to give clear interpretation of the previous week’s macroeconomic and financial market developments. This publication represents how Zurich sees the financial landscape evolving on a week-by-week basis.
Monthly Investment Insights
Structured to give a succinct view of the investment outlook and economic prospects for the coming months. Focus is on key developments from an investment perspective, with a tactical view presented on the major asset classes of equities, credit and government bonds.
Inflation Focus
A quarterly publication, conveying the most likely outlook for inflation over the subsequent 12-24 months. Global and regional views are provided, detailing the driving forces behind the outlook. Point forecasts are offered for the major coverage areas, with short-term moves and pressures also identified.
Topical Thoughts
Investigative research on specific issues that affect the business environment, with expert thoughts and opinions provided on an ad hoc basis.
Economic and Market Outlook
With a 12 months focus, this publication is designed as a reference document for multiple user groups. It is segmented by region and provides in-depth coverage of both economic and financial market fundamentals, as well as the underlying trends that are observed.
Mid-Year Outlook
An update on the Economic & Market Outlook is provided, gauging developments and projecting how the months ahead are likely to unfold.
Videos and Podcasts
To compliment some publications, a series of short videos and, in the case of Topical Thoughts and the Economic and Market Outlook, more detailed podcasts are available.
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