In the game of chicken between the US and China, round one goes to Beijing Beijing’s implacable - happy to escalate regardless of economic price stance - appeared to call Trump’s bluffSun May 25 2025 - 15:30
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threatEuropean Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says SefcovicFri May 23 2025 - 22:04
EU prepares for retaliation on Trump tariffs, but hopes for agreementIreland likely to be among worst affected given importance of exports to US, especially pharmaceuticals, for economyFri May 23 2025 - 20:28
Why is the housing crisis Ireland’s most enduring failure?The home ownership rate among those aged 25-39, once considered a prime homeowning age, has dwindled to just 7%Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in March amid ongoing supply shortageHeadline rate softer than the 8% recorded in February Wed May 21 2025 - 11:18
Flutter loses out to rival in race to run Italy’s main lotto franchiseIrish-based gaming giant said to have been outbid by International Game Technology Tue May 20 2025 - 15:30
Explainer: what is Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset deal?The UK’s new post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels is being heralded as a new era for relationsTue May 20 2025 - 06:00
European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgradeSurprise US credit rating downgrade offsets by upbeat corporate updatesMon May 19 2025 - 17:55
Ireland’s economic ties with US pose notable risks, European Commission warnsEU’s executive arm’s spring economic forecasts expects economy to grow by 2.2% this yearMon May 19 2025 - 12:52
Why has the German economy gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor?Miscalculations on security, exports and energy have created a storm in Europe’s largest economy Sun May 18 2025 - 13:41
Irish Government’s housing policy is deterring investors, Deloitte warnsConsultancy claims in pre-budget submission that recent policy shifts have introduced level of uncertainty that risks undermining confidence Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Housing crisis: Construction report warns of ‘looming supply constraints’Housing starts fall to four-year low according to quarterly analysis from Construction Information Services Wed May 14 2025 - 15:47
Irish drinks sector ‘uniquely exposed’ if EU fails to get tariffs liftedIrish Whiskey Association and Drinks Ireland warn current 10% tariff is costing producers thousands of euro every weekWed May 14 2025 - 11:56
US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister Budget 2026 set to be ‘very different’ from predecessors, says Neale Richmond Wed May 14 2025 - 01:00
US-China tariff truce will lessen shock but won’t stop prices rising, Fed governor warnsAdriana Kugler says she still expects to see higher prices and slower growthMon May 12 2025 - 18:41
Consumer spending boosted by popularity of Minecraft movie as families took advantage of school holidaysAIB’s latest spending tracker points to positive overall spendMon May 12 2025 - 06:00
Tírlan urged to seek expert advice on Glanbia holdingDairy co-op under pressure from shareholders over fall in value of Glanbia stakeMon May 12 2025 - 06:00
Regulatory uncertainty blocking housing investment, Elkstone warnsIreland’s development pipeline is stalling precisely when new housing is most desperately needed, investment firm Elkstone claimsMon May 12 2025 - 01:00
UK needs new EU trade deal, not scraps from the White HouseFor Keir Starmer, all roads lead back to Brussels, a toxic subject for many Britons but an economic necessity for a country looking to growSun May 11 2025 - 12:08
AIB raises $750m in funding through bond saleDemand from investors was ‘extremely strong’ peaking at over $6.5 billion, AIB saysFri May 09 2025 - 09:13
Aer Lingus reports Q1 loss of €55m as parent IAG orders 53 new Airbus, Boeing long-haul aircraftOrder consists of 32 Boeing aircraft for British Airways and 21 Airbus aircraft, which may be assigned to Aer LingusFri May 09 2025 - 07:30
State can’t build 50,000 homes a year without building 25,000 apartments, Cairn chief claimsDublin-listed home builder affirms confidence in full-year guidance for revenue and profit growthThu May 08 2025 - 08:26
Rupert Murdoch-owned Irish radio group sees losses narrowWireless Radio operates FM104, Cork’s 96FM, Limerick’s Live 95, LMFM and Dublin’s Q102 Wed May 07 2025 - 11:42
Trump’s tariffs could see up to 25,000 fewer jobs created in IrelandDepartment of Finance warns of growth shock if EU does not secure a trade dealWed May 07 2025 - 06:00
Explainer: What the Department of Finance says on the impact of Trump’s tariffsWhat does the Government’s latest economic report tell us about its fears for the State’s finances?Wed May 07 2025 - 06:00
Irish economy to experience growth shock from Trump’s tariffs, Department of Finance warnsExpansion in domestic economy would slow to 2 per cent this year if 10 per cent levy on US imports from the EU remains in placeTue May 06 2025 - 15:28
What’s gone wrong at Glanbia?More than €2bn has been wiped off value of food group in past 10 months, and activist investors are now agitatingFri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Glanbia executives under fire over share price slumpActivist investor calls for strategic review of ‘overly complex’ businessWed Apr 30 2025 - 07:39
Irish economy grows by 3.2% as multinationals fast-track exports into USCSO says increase in domestic economy ‘more modest’Tue Apr 29 2025 - 12:07
Foreign-owned businesses accounted for 84% of R&D spending in Ireland in 2023CSO figures reflect strong presence of multinationals in IrelandMon Apr 28 2025 - 12:55
Trump versus Powell: who will blink first?The Federal Reserve is structured to set interest rates free from political pressure; Trump is threatening to break that structureSun Apr 27 2025 - 11:38
Plans unveiled for south Dublin winter sports arena to host State’s first ice hockey franchiseProposed €190m venue planned for Cherrywood, Dublin, will enable team compete in UK Elite Ice Hockey League Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Airbnb not to blame for State’s rental crisis, report findsESRI study links shortage of rental accommodation to lack of market turnover Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
New home completions rise but State still likely to miss targetsCSO data show there were 5,938 new dwelling completions in first quarter of the year, a rise of 2 per cent Thu Apr 24 2025 - 11:35
Irish arm of Oracle pays €730m in dividends to US parent in 18 monthsDirectors consider impact of US and EU tariff and non-tariff trade measures as ‘minimal’Wed Apr 23 2025 - 11:26
Explainer: what’s Trump’s beef with US Fed chairman Jerome Powell?Interest rates in the US were on a downward trend but that has come to a halt this year Wed Apr 23 2025 - 09:00
IMF warns tariffs will result in big shock to global growthWashington-based economic group warns growth will be lower than previously forecast Tue Apr 22 2025 - 14:00
National debt now stands at €40,550 for every man, woman and childDebt is falling nominally and as a percentage of GDP, but it remains high in per-capita termsTue Apr 22 2025 - 12:37
‘We’re reassessing the US now’: How three Irish companies are adapting to Trump’s tariffsClonakility Distillery, dairy giant Ornua and machine-maker Edge Innovate in the crosshairs of disruptive policy programme Fri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
Why ECB’s latest interest rate cut was a no-brainerA tariff-induced growth shock now ranks as a bigger risk for Frankfurt than inflation Thu Apr 17 2025 - 18:35
ECB cuts interest rates again amid tariff turmoil Investors will be watching bank chief Christine Lagarde’s post-decision commentary for clues on next moveThu Apr 17 2025 - 18:31
Kerrygold would take a €50m hit in a year if 10% US tariff remains in place, CEO says State’s largest dairy exporter says world trading system now entering period of great uncertainty Wed Apr 16 2025 - 06:16
Irish exports to US surge threefold in February ahead of tariff deadlineLatest trade numbers point to massive stockpiling of goods in US ahead of tariffsTue Apr 15 2025 - 11:55
‘Worrying’ quality of life gaps growing every year between North and South, says reportInfant mortality is rising in Northern Ireland and life expectancy there is worse than in the RepublicTue Apr 15 2025 - 00:01
Majority of workers see hybrid working as essential to wellbeing, survey showsIbec survey highlights shift in attitudes toward workplace wellbeing in the post-pandemic eraMon Apr 14 2025 - 06:00
Auto-enrolment pensions to be delayed again as tariffs cloud outlookMinister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers indicates is likely to be pushed back beyond the current September introduction dateSun Apr 13 2025 - 19:19
Ireland backs Big Tech in battle against EU tariffsSeen & Heard: Donohoe warns on on harmful effect of tariffs on tech, plan to unlock offshore wind sites and the likelihood or not of tax cuts in budgetSun Apr 13 2025 - 11:15
Government generates record €23.4bn surplus last year on back of Apple tax moneyCSO data show total Government revenue, which includes taxes, social insurance and income on investments, rose by 20% to €148.3bn in 2024Mon Apr 07 2025 - 18:00
Government delays Spring economic statement amid tariff uncertaintyDepartment of Finance had been expected to publish its annual performance report this weekMon Apr 07 2025 - 14:31
Which will get to Musk first: Tesla’s falling share price or Trump’s Maga clique?Tesla’s market value has slumped in recent weeks while he has potentially big enemies among Donald Trump’s Maga cliqueSun Mar 30 2025 - 12:05
