News Trump signs order delaying tariff deadline to 1 August US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order delaying the date on which so-called…splashJuly 8, 2025
News Construction activity falls for second month in a row The level of home building slipped for the second successive month in June, according to…splashJuly 8, 2025
News Property asking prices rising 7% annually – report Asking prices for houses and apartments are rising at 7% annually, according to the latest…splashJuly 7, 2025
News Coming hours crucial for US-EU trade talks, says Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the coming hours will be crucial ahead of Wednesday’s deadline…splashJuly 7, 2025
News Euro zone investor morale hits three-year record as recovery broadens Investor sentiment in the euro zone improved more than expected in July to hit its…splashJuly 7, 2025
News Tax collected in first half of year up 7% to nearly €48bn The amount of money collected in tax in the first half of the year rose…splashJuly 4, 2025
News US multinationals to increase employee numbers in Ireland over next year 60% of US multinationals that are members of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland plan…splashJuly 4, 2025
News No breakthrough on EU trade, as US prepares to inform countries of tariff rates There has been no immediate breakthrough in the EU-US trade negotiations, according to the EU’s…splashJuly 4, 2025
News Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges…splashJuly 3, 2025
News Further closures, jobs losses if VAT not reduced for food-led hospitality – RAI The Restaurants Association of Ireland is warning of further closures and job losses if the…splashJuly 3, 2025
News New ‘likely scam’ tag for texts comes into effect A new ‘likely scam’ label will from today be added to text messages that users…splashJuly 3, 2025
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