News Water and electricity infrastructure need investment “at pace” to meet Government housing plans Uisce Éireann and ESB Networks have told politicians on the Oireachtas Housing Committee that the…splashJuly 2, 2025
News Euro zone inflation picks up to ECB target of 2% Euro zone inflation edged up last month to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, confirming…splashJuly 2, 2025
News EU states told not to expect stable trade relationship with US EU member states have been warned not to expect a stable trade relationship with the…splashJuly 2, 2025
News Central Bank chief warns Finance Minister of VAT ‘vulnerability’ Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has warned Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe about the vulnerability…splashJuly 1, 2025
News Union leaders to debate four-day working week A four-day working week, pay, remote working and artificial intelligence (AI) will be among the…splashJuly 1, 2025
News EU meeting with Trump administration to avoid 50% tariffs The European Union’s Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič is flying to Washington today for talks…splashJuly 1, 2025
News Deal that reduced US tariffs on UK cars and aircraft parts comes into effect The trade deal signed between US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…splashJune 30, 2025
News UK economy grew at fastest pace in a year in Q1 – ONS Britain’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in the first three months…splashJune 30, 2025
News World economy faces ‘pivotal moment’, central bank body BIS says Trade tensions and fractious geopolitics risk exposing deep fault lines in the global financial system,…splashJune 30, 2025
News July deadline for higher tariffs may be extended – White House US President Donald Trump could extend a July deadline for higher tariffs on imports, the…splashJune 27, 2025
News Why Irish family businesses are a trump card in chaotic economic times Analysis: A focus on Irish family businesses makes sense at a time when world economies…splashJune 27, 2025
News Petrol and diesel prices rise in June, AA analysis shows Fuel costs are continuing to rise, with both petrol and diesel recording increases in June.…splashJune 27, 2025
News VAT rate for small businesses to be permanently cut in Budget, Harris tells meeting Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting that the VAT rate…splashJune 26, 2025
News Widespread concerns among bank staff over AI – survey There is widespread concern among staff in the financial services sector over the possible effects…splashJune 26, 2025
News ESRI downgrades house building and domestic growth forecasts The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its forecast for house building and growth…splashJune 26, 2025
News One third of companies see gender pay gap reducing – CIPD One third of reporting organisations see the gender pay gap reducing, according to research by…splashJune 25, 2025
News Oil prices rise as investors assess Iran-Israel ceasefire Oil prices climbed today as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and…splashJune 25, 2025
News Less people saving, more worried about global recession Less people are saving, and more are worried about the risk of a global recession,…splashJune 25, 2025
News Brexit the ‘stupidest thing any country has ever done’ – Michael Bloomberg Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has told an audience in Dublin that Brexit was the single stupidest…splashJune 24, 2025
News ECB could still cut rates despite oil market volatility, policymaker Villeroy tells FT The European Central Bank can further cut interest rates at a time of huge volatility…splashJune 24, 2025
News How did Ireland become Europe’s second most expensive country? Analysis: We’re near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand,…splashJune 24, 2025
News Most workers expect pay rise this year – survey Six out of ten workers in Ireland expect a pay rise this year, according to…splashJune 23, 2025
News Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices? Analysis: Two key factors will determine if oil prices – and the price you pay…splashJune 23, 2025
News House asking prices rose by average of 12% in last year Asking prices for houses have risen by an average of 12.3% to €357,851 in the…splashJune 23, 2025
News UK budget deficit undershoots official expectations Britain’s government borrowed less over the first two months of the 2025/26 financial year than…splashJune 20, 2025
News EU increasingly resigned to 10% baseline tariff in US trade talks, European sources say European officials are increasingly resigned to a 10% rate on “reciprocal” tariffs being the baseline…splashJune 20, 2025
News First time buyer property and mortgages rise significantly – BPFI One in three first time buyer (FTB) homes were valued over €400,000 in 2024, three…splashJune 20, 2025
News US added over 1,000 new millionaires a day last year – report Wealth grew disproportionately quickly last year in the US, where over 379,000 people became new…splashJune 19, 2025
News Swiss National Bank cuts interest rates to zero The Swiss National Bank cut its interest rate to zero today in response to falling…splashJune 19, 2025
News Central Bank revises down housing and growth forecast The Central Bank is revising downwards its forecast for how many homes will be built…splashJune 19, 2025