Inflation data likely to be welcomed in Government buildings, but trouble lies aheadPace of price increases depends hugely on whether Strait of Hormuz remains closedWed Apr 29 2026 - 16:53
How can we square €500 Ryder Cup tickets and a €9bn surplus with talk of a world recession?The Government needs to act with an urgency born of the risk that ongoing corporate tax growth is far from guaranteedSun Apr 26 2026 - 06:15
Do Irish people pay more income tax than elsewhere? The answer may surprise you What are implications behind the political promises to lower the income tax burden in the budgetThu Apr 23 2026 - 11:58
Major increase in State surplus will fuel calls for more spendingState’s surplus is set to grow from €5 billion to €9 billionTue Apr 21 2026 - 14:08
To understand the tangled economics of the fuel protests, start with green dieselGovernment is dealing with two problems. One is economic. Second is those taking it upon themselves to rule on who can go where and when Sat Apr 11 2026 - 07:05
Bridging loans: are they a help or a risk for those who are trading down?The Central Bank has moved to make this kind of finance more accessible, but those availing of it need to read the small printThu Apr 09 2026 - 12:32
Solid tax trends will only increase demands on the Government for energy supports Latest exchequer returns come ahead of real impact from Iran warTue Apr 07 2026 - 17:46
Save like the Swedes: there are fundamental misunderstandings about Ireland’s new savings schemeSimon Harris is at risk of overselling his planSun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
One year after Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, Trump’s new pharma tariffs show that uncertainty rolls on Will our critical pharma and technology service sectors be in the firing line in the future?Thu Apr 02 2026 - 13:25
A €4 americano won’t bother those with GDP jobs, but squeezed middle are cutting backAs costs continue to rise, how to support those in the middle ground will become a crunch political issueSun Mar 29 2026 - 06:00
Other departments to pay for €600m overspend in EducationThe cost of the overspend will have to be met from reducing spending increases elsewhere – a development likely to infuriate MinistersFri Mar 27 2026 - 06:00
What should mortgage borrowers do amid forecasts of interest rate hikes?ICS Mortgages has increased its mortgage costs and the outlook for the market is entirely dependent on the Iran war Thu Mar 26 2026 - 12:30
This energy crisis is utterly unpredictable – how much help should Irish households get now?A good guide for any measures is that they be targeted as far as possible and temporary in natureSat Mar 21 2026 - 07:00
The financial markets are wobbling - here are two things to watchPrivate credit faces prospect of a liquidity squeeze while worries about inflation and economic growth threaten bond marketsThu Mar 19 2026 - 10:15
The starter home has become the forever homeWith the second hand market hugely short of supply, many people are turning their three-bed home into a four-bed and staying put Sat Mar 14 2026 - 06:00
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 endMon Mar 09 2026 - 11:21
Government inquiry into home heating oil and petrol prices is a political diversionThis week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooledSat Mar 07 2026 - 07:05
The vital signs: the five key economic pointers to watch from the Gulf conflictIn a volatile situation, how do we judge the likely impact on businesses and consumers?Thu Mar 05 2026 - 12:29
The impact of the Middle East war on the world economy in three graphsGas, oil and stocks are all hit and the longer it drags on the worse it will be for economiesTue Mar 03 2026 - 13:36
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable warThe duration of the conflict will be essential in determining its impact on consumer energy costs Mon Mar 02 2026 - 11:03
Trump’s economic moves seem contradictory and dangerous but there is a game planUS president’s only goal is to get Republicans through the midterms in decent shapeSun Mar 01 2026 - 07:05
AI is turning Ireland’s graduate recruitment market upside down A recent single business analyst role attracted more than 2,000 applicationsThu Feb 26 2026 - 13:03
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 chargesMon Feb 23 2026 - 18:11
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 positionsSun Feb 22 2026 - 07:00
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 centSat Feb 21 2026 - 17:40
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 Thu Feb 19 2026 - 11:03
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?Mon Feb 16 2026 - 12:53
Ireland may be about to find itself left outside Europe’s inner clubWe can’t afford to be seen as also-rans, but there were worrying signs this weekSat Feb 14 2026 - 07:05
Why more people are working beyond 65 and what the new rules will mean for themThe Workplace Relations Commission is working on guidelines on how new legislation on working to the age of 66 will be interpretedThu Feb 12 2026 - 12:18
Demands by farmers for the head of the Bord Bia chair are delusional and dangerous Farmers have been marched up the hill by their representatives, notably the Irish Farmers’ AssociationSat Feb 07 2026 - 07:03
Beyond Bitcoin: What you need to know about the secret battle for the future of money Behind the headlines about crypto prices falling, something more important is going on Thu Feb 05 2026 - 13:07
Trump is learning he can’t always get what he wants. But neither can IrelandBig American multinationals are ramping up their US investments - and this could have worrying implications for IrelandSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s mothers are the oldest in the EU. Why?Bringing up a baby in your parent’s boxroom is not an attractive idea - but in the long term a mix of social and economic factors are driving fertility lowerThu Jan 29 2026 - 10:34
Ireland’s economic model is under threat and we’re standing around the parish pumpThis week's row over Bord Bia chairman Larry Murrin is classic Irish ‘gotcha’ politicsSun Jan 25 2026 - 07:03
Gold prices have rocketed, and when that happens it is time to worry Volatility and hidden risks: 2026 is year of living dangerously for investors and markets Thu Jan 22 2026 - 12:21
State has little option but to urge caution when dealing with Trump’s latest tariff threatIreland’s economy most exposed to US investment and trade in EU as tensions mount over Greenland Mon Jan 19 2026 - 13:11
Cliff Taylor: Why Ireland should be worried about Trump’s tariffs threat over GreenlandIreland cannot avoid being caught up in any major fallout between the US and EUSun Jan 18 2026 - 16:55
The big question: Is Ireland willing to accept lower economic growth to cut immigration?On migration, politicians are specialising in the Janus strategy of facing two ways at onceSun Jan 18 2026 - 07:04
Where’s the beef? Irish farm and meat industry lobby is overstating the impact of MercosurWhat exactly is in the deal in relation to beef and how can we assess its effects?Thu Jan 15 2026 - 12:13
Mercosur is good for Ireland but Micheál Martin is afraid to say itA masterclass by the farming lobby captured both the Government and Opposition Fri Jan 09 2026 - 11:10
A shudder went through Ireland’s ranks of mortgage holders this week but what does 2026 hold? ICS Mortgages’ decision to increase interest rates sent a shudder through the market, but are rates really set to rise across the board?Thu Jan 08 2026 - 10:37
Forget traditional crypto - there is a new digital currency on the block for 2026A big battle over money is underway and it is all about who controls your transactionsSat Jan 03 2026 - 07:05
What does history teach us about the AI-driven boom on the stock market?The lesson of 1929 and 2008 is that highly leveraged investments along with complex ideas that are hard to understand are dangerousSat Dec 27 2025 - 07:02
Cliff Taylor: Seven key things that could affect the Irish economy next yearThe shadow of Donald Trump will loom large again in 2026 and don’t expect the housing crisis to go away eitherFri Dec 26 2025 - 06:15
Cliff Taylor: A second class business degree won’t be much use in the world of AIPolicymakers and businesses are falling over themselves to talk about AI, but their ideas belong in the Father Ted categorySat Dec 20 2025 - 06:00
Tighter budgets in prospect under planned 6% cap on spending hikesThe Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent yearsFri Dec 19 2025 - 06:00
Why are Irish electricity prices so stubbornly high? There are two issues at playJust because we have a high-cost economy doesn’t mean our energy prices have to be at the top of the European league Thu Dec 18 2025 - 11:41
Too rich for social housing, too poor to rent or buy. Who will help Ireland’s squeezed middle?The challenge for the two big parties of Government is how to hold on to – or win back – this vital but disparate middle groundSat Dec 13 2025 - 06:08
Apartments are only affordable for the highest earners despite State efforts. Why?New report shows that Government incentives make the numbers add up for developers, but not at an affordable cost for buyersThu Dec 11 2025 - 13:51
Ireland dodged a bullet this year. But there’s a caveatTrouble for Simon Harris is that GDP figures don’t tend to cheer you up if you are juggling a long commute, childcare costs and soaring grocery billsSun Dec 07 2025 - 07:01
