Why companies are quietly abandoning their climate ambitions
Companies are no longer blowing hot air about their ESG credentials anymore, they’re actively stepping back from them
US tariffs could cost Irish economy more than €18bn in lost trade
ESRI study warns of ‘significant negative impact’ on economy from US tariffs and other protectionist measures
ESB chief sees ‘positive trend’ for prices despite volatile market
But company warns that energy prices remain volatile
Republic’s commercial vacancy rate hits highest level on record
More than 30,000 business locations classified as vacant in the final quarter of last year
More than two-thirds of injury claims under employers’ and public liability policies were settled through litigation
Central Bank finding comes despite law reforms designed to reduce need for legal action in such cases
Irish house price inflation moderates to 8.1%
The latest official figures indicate prices in Dublin rose at a yearly rate of 7.5 per cent while values outside the capital rose at a rate of 8.6 per cent
Central Bank cuts growth forecasts amid US tariff threat
Regulator warns US uncertainty now chief threat to Irish economy
German fiscal plan boosts European stocks
Germany’s Bundestag approves reforms that include a major rollback of the so-called debt brake to increase defence spending
Irish exports to US surge by 81% ahead of possible tariffs
Latest trade figures show Ireland’s exports to the US swelled to €11.7bn and accounted for 48 per cent of total goods exports in January
Dublin fintech firm Alt21 raises further $12.5m in funding
Company uses high-frequency trading technology to streamline FX process and reduce costs
European shares close higher courtesy of energy and healtcare
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.8 per cent as Irish market trades light on St Patrick’s Day
Trump’s trade wars will slow growth and fuel inflation, OECD warns
Paris-based agency higher trade barriers and increased policy uncertainty will weigh on activity
Ireland is willing to be the villain on tax to avoid biting the hand that feeds
State hasn’t shaken off the Cayman Islands smear and the €14 billion Apple tax money has only reinforced the perception that we’re eating everyone else’s lunch
Trump EU alcohol tariff could be ‘devastating’ for Irish whiskey, industry warns
US president says he would move forward with the import duties if the EU doesn’t repeal a tax on US whiskey
Headline inflation eases to 1.8% in February
Prices in restaurants and hotels rose by 3.1 per cent mainly due to higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food consumed in licensed premises