In Ireland’s dysfunctional property market, the starter home has become the forever home
With the second hand market hugely short of supply, many people are turning their three-bed home into a four-bed and staying put
An extraordinary day in the market as oil prices collapse after Trump comments
Financial markets started the day in a panic and ended it hoping the conflict might soon end
Government inquiry into home heating oil and petrol prices is a political diversion
This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled
The vital signs: the five key economic pointers to watch from the Gulf conflict
In a volatile situation, how do we judge the likely impact on businesses and consumers?
The impact of the Middle East war on the world economy in three graphs
Gas, oil and stocks are all hit and the longer it drags on the worse it will be for economies
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable war
The duration of the conflict will be essential in determining its impact on consumer energy costs
Trump’s economic moves seem contradictory and dangerous but there is a game plan
US president’s only goal is to get Republicans through the midterms in decent shape
AI is turning Ireland’s graduate recruitment market upside down
A recent single business analyst role attracted more than 2,000 applications
Trump’s new tariffs: What do we know now?
Confusion remains over degree to which a new 15% global tariff will sit on top of historical charges
The Irish jobs market is slowing and younger people are in the firing line
Young people are most exposed by latest jobs-market trends, including the impact of AI on entry-level positions
US supreme court has struck down Trump tariffs. What happens now?
Trump announced on Saturday that he will increase the rate of a new global tariff to 15 per cent
Lessons from abroad on Ireland’s new savings scheme for the ‘middle class’
Experiences in the UK, Canada and Sweden show what an Irish scheme might mean for savers
A new savings scheme for Ireland’s ‘middle classes’: Here’s what we know so far
Simon Harris has pledged a new savings strategy. But what will it mean for Irish savers?
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner club
We can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this week
Why more people are working beyond 65 and what the new rules will mean for them
The Workplace Relations Commission is working on guidelines on how new legislation on working to the age of 66 will be interpreted