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Turkey’s economic crisis: warning lights are flashing

Turkey’s economic crisis: warning lights are flashing

Cliff Taylor: Investors are looking for a much more robust response than seen to date, fearing the Turkish economy may be heading for a crash

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 12:53
What might Brexit mean for your pocket and your job prospects?

What might Brexit mean for your pocket and your job prospects?

Smart Money: a special report on what Brexit will mean for Irish households

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 21:57
Dublin’s housing crisis brings silver lining for the regions

Dublin’s housing crisis brings silver lining for the regions

Soaring rental costs in the capital leading more tech firms to locate outside Dublin

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 05:00
Sterling slides to nine-month low on rising Brexit fears

Sterling slides to nine-month low on rising Brexit fears

British currency breaks through 90p ceiling, adding to Irish exporter woes but making cross-border shopping more attractive

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 19:11
Cliff Taylor: Politics of Brexit could set off fireworks around sterling

Cliff Taylor: Politics of Brexit could set off fireworks around sterling

Fraught territory as sterling weakens and move over 90p to euro may ring alarm bells

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 05:00
Cliff Taylor: Ross’s grandparent payment is bonkers

Cliff Taylor: Ross’s grandparent payment is bonkers

Independent Alliance idea must be killed off before time is wasted looking at it

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 05:00
Gym membership: why Ireland is among the most expensive in Europe

Gym membership: why Ireland is among the most expensive in Europe

Smart Money: It’s not cheap but competition for the sweaty euro is benefiting consumers

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00
NTMA latest to warn on State’s over-reliance on multinationals

NTMA latest to warn on State’s over-reliance on multinationals

Caution comes after strong concerns expressed by National Competitiveness Council

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 19:04
Economy flying on one engine towards stormy Brexit

Economy flying on one engine towards stormy Brexit

Cliff Taylor: No quick fix to our economic reliance on handful of big players

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:53
Ireland's reliance on five huge multinationals is a 'threat' to the economy

Ireland's reliance on five huge multinationals is a 'threat' to the economy

Third of exports come from just five companies, according to competitiveness council

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 01:12
Government highly likely to widen 20% tax band in 2019 budget

Government highly likely to widen 20% tax band in 2019 budget

Strategy group suggests increasing diesel and carbon tax, and tax relief for self-employed

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 19:33
Central Bank urges caution with public finances but are politicians listening?

Central Bank urges caution with public finances but are politicians listening?

Central Bank wants extra infrastructure to be paid for via higher taxes or lower spending, rather than more borrowing

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 04:30
Be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, warns Central Bank

Be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, warns Central Bank

Government and businesses advised not to take growth forecasts for granted

Tue Jul 31 2018 - 00:01
Trump and Juncker have declared a trade ceasefire. Let’s see if it holds

Trump and Juncker have declared a trade ceasefire. Let’s see if it holds

Both promised not to impose more tariffs and to find a way to remove those already introduced

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00
Cliff Taylor: In aviation there is no fall-back position in a no-deal Brexit

Cliff Taylor: In aviation there is no fall-back position in a no-deal Brexit

When the UK leaves the EU and becomes a ‘third country’, it ceases to be part of the fully-liberalised EU aviation market

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 05:00
Are you still paying over the odds to insure your car?

Are you still paying over the odds to insure your car?

Smart Money: Premiums may have fallen but too many still paying too much

Fri Jul 27 2018 - 12:55
Is the EU and US trade deal just a temporary ceasefire?

Is the EU and US trade deal just a temporary ceasefire?

A lot more talking needed to reach deal on cutting tariffs and other trade barriers

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 10:58
Some banks still don’t know how to behave properly towards their customers

Some banks still don’t know how to behave properly towards their customers

Central Bank verdict is sobering: a decade after the crisis banks are still not focused on the consumer

Wed Jul 25 2018 - 03:20
Time to get real about Budget 2019: next year could be tricky

Time to get real about Budget 2019: next year could be tricky

Effects of economic recovery and external threats require shift in budget strategy

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 05:00
Why are many Irish borrowers paying so much more for their mortgages?

Why are many Irish borrowers paying so much more for their mortgages?

Smart Money: Irish borrowers are paying almost twice what their counterparts in the EU are paying

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 13:29
Cliff Taylor:  Who should Donohoe back for top ECB posts?

Cliff Taylor: Who should Donohoe back for top ECB posts?

Philip Lane and Sharon Donnery are strong contenders but government can only choose one

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 03:38
Is there a good reason for separating Irish Water from its parent?

Is there a good reason for separating Irish Water from its parent?

Cliff Taylor: A lot remains unclear about the thinking behind this move

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 17:12
Why Donald Trump is right about Brexit

Why Donald Trump is right about Brexit

US president was correct when he said the UK cannot have it every way after it leaves the EU

Sat Jul 14 2018 - 05:00
UK’s Brexit White Paper – all you need to know

UK’s Brexit White Paper – all you need to know

Cliff Taylor: EU will be glad that UK has finally tabled a proposal, but differences remain

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 19:49
Nimbyism: How can we balance individual rights against the need for infrastructure?

Nimbyism: How can we balance individual rights against the need for infrastructure?

Smart Money: State plans to invest €100bn in new infrastructure in the coming years

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 14:00
Cliff Taylor: The party’s nearly over when it comes to cheap debt

Cliff Taylor: The party’s nearly over when it comes to cheap debt

It is time for Ireland to run a surplus and sell some of its remaining bank shares

Wed Jul 11 2018 - 05:15
Shift to softer Brexit good for Ireland but big problems remain

Shift to softer Brexit good for Ireland but big problems remain

Cliff Taylor: The UK has moved but is it far enough?

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 08:26
Ryanair cannot afford an endless war against unions

Ryanair cannot afford an endless war against unions

Cliff Taylor: Michael O’Leary must balance wage rises and airline’s low-cost status

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 05:00
Why is Ireland such an expensive place to live?

Why is Ireland such an expensive place to live?

Smart Money: Eurostat report says prices in Ireland are 25% above the EU average. Why?

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 13:31
More money, more problems for Paschal Donohoe

More money, more problems for Paschal Donohoe

Cliff Taylor: Another overrun in health spending a sign of challenges for ministers

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 07:53
Cliff Taylor: A disjointed EU may not worry too much about Ireland

Cliff Taylor: A disjointed EU may not worry too much about Ireland

Leaders in France and Germany are looking over their shoulders at right-wing elements at home

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 05:00
Why are Irish house prices so volatile - and will the rollercoaster ever end?

Why are Irish house prices so volatile - and will the rollercoaster ever end?

The Smart Money: Cliff Taylor examines economic issues affecting your life and your pocket

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 11:16
Low paid? Irish tax system is more friendly than other countries

Low paid? Irish tax system is more friendly than other countries

An Irish worker on €18,000 pays just €510 in tax and USC; in England, that would be €1,696 and €4,818 in Germany

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 13:26
Cliff Taylor: Don’t blame business for warning about the costs of trade wars and Brexit

Cliff Taylor: Don’t blame business for warning about the costs of trade wars and Brexit

Big businesses have been criticised for stating the obvious – trade wars and Brexit come with a price

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 05:55
Cliff Taylor: Jailing Drumm will not prevent another crash – vigilance might

Cliff Taylor: Jailing Drumm will not prevent another crash – vigilance might

No certainty that revamped institutions and rules will prove effective

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00
Will Ireland's ‘squeezed middle’ get any relief in Budget 2019?

Will Ireland's ‘squeezed middle’ get any relief in Budget 2019?

Minister will have to raise extra funds in order to pay for income tax cuts

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 04:45
Stop borrowing: that should be the priority for Budget 2019

Stop borrowing: that should be the priority for Budget 2019

Cliff Taylor: Given the short-term threats to growth, Paschal Donohue should move the government finances in to surplus

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 04:15
Cliff Taylor: Calling Jacob Rees-Mogg’s double-bluff on Border

Cliff Taylor: Calling Jacob Rees-Mogg’s double-bluff on Border

MP’s Brexit remarks like saying England should play World Cup with an oval ball

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 05:00
Era of super-low interest rates for Irish borrowers not over yet

Era of super-low interest rates for Irish borrowers not over yet

ECB president Mario Draghi promises rates will remain where they are well into 2019

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 17:33
UK edging to a softer Brexit but road to a deal still looks very rocky

UK edging to a softer Brexit but road to a deal still looks very rocky

Irish businesses need to prepare for chaos ahead as the talks reach the crunch stage

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 03:45
Cliff Taylor: Boomtime headaches are getting boomier

Cliff Taylor: Boomtime headaches are getting boomier

We have low inflation but a high cost of living and housing costs are shooting up

Sat May 26 2018 - 05:00
Australian investment bank Macquarie set to expand Irish operation

Australian investment bank Macquarie set to expand Irish operation

Decision on application for full Irish banking licence understood to be imminent

Fri May 25 2018 - 05:50
Brexit red tape could cut Ireland-UK goods trade by 10%

Brexit red tape could cut Ireland-UK goods trade by 10%

Border checks and bureaucracy might almost double delays, says Central Bank

Thu May 24 2018 - 05:44
Cliff Taylor: new Italian government set to rattle euro consensus

Cliff Taylor: new Italian government set to rattle euro consensus

Government parties have plans which would drive a coach and horses through EU budget rules

Wed May 23 2018 - 09:21
Italy’s plan for alternative currency spooks the markets

Italy’s plan for alternative currency spooks the markets

Expect the warnings from rest of EU about destabilising the euro zone to ramp up

Mon May 21 2018 - 13:41
Cliff Taylor: Has May taken the first step towards a softer Brexit?

Cliff Taylor: Has May taken the first step towards a softer Brexit?

The prime minister’s latest proposal on the Border will see UK tied to the customs union

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:00
Scramble under way to make progress on Brexit Border issue

Scramble under way to make progress on Brexit Border issue

All sides taking June deadline seriously, with signs now that London is seeking to recast Border backstop deal

Thu May 17 2018 - 11:45
Cliff Taylor: The troika is long gone, but we can’t ignore advice on a vital Budget

Cliff Taylor: The troika is long gone, but we can’t ignore advice on a vital Budget

If we up spending and cut tax, we risk fuelling sectors that may already be overheating

Wed May 16 2018 - 05:40
Don’t overheat economy with investment spending, Regling warns Ireland

Don’t overheat economy with investment spending, Regling warns Ireland

Government should boost rainy-day fund plans, says European Stability Mechanism head

Mon May 14 2018 - 04:58
Cliff Taylor: Apple data centre fiasco casts doubt on national plan

Cliff Taylor: Apple data centre fiasco casts doubt on national plan

Right to object in Ireland runs deep and seems to override wider public interest

Sat May 12 2018 - 05:00
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