Iran’s economic warfare reshapes battlefield
Conflict now a broader regional war involving Lebanon, Gulf states, shipping and energy markets
Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged
European Central Bank decision comes as renewed inflation worries heighten
Irish exports to US fall 72% as trade turmoil linked to tariffs continues
CSO figures show export volumes to the United States fell by €8.8 billion in January
House prices rising at 7% with average cost of Dublin home now close to €600,000
Annualised property price inflation in the capital was 6.1% in January, latest CSO figures show, below the national figure of 7%
Supply of homes still ‘critically constrained’ with fewer than 15,000 for sale in January
Sherry FitzGerald report highlights low level of private stock currently on market
Irish households saving €1 in €8 as Harris promises new easy-access investment option
Provisional 2025 saving rate 13.6%, similar to 2024, but vast bulk of that held in bank deposit accounts and property
Most pivotal year for housing in last decade could be 2025, says Sherry Fitzgerald
Estate agent highlights sequence of policy changes which it says is changing dynamic
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China?
Behind Trump’s erratic policies there is one common thread: to check China’s rise
Oil touches $100 a barrel as shares slide after attacks on Gulf shipping
Middle East war stokes inflation concerns
Irish fertiliser prices rose by 11.6% ahead of energy price spike
Farmers and food producers are facing an incoming price rise as a result of Iran conflict
Irish inflation at 2.7% ahead of expected price surge from Iran conflict
Latest Consumer Price Index compiled before start of Middle East war
Median household income in Ireland passes €60,000 for first time
While incomes rose, the proportion of people at risk of poverty also moved higher, CSO says
Ireland now fifth largest investor in US
Taoiseach is expected to highlight €6.1 billion in planned US investment by Irish firms this year as part of St Patrick’s Day events
Company directors and landlords dominate latest tax defaulters’ list
Revenue publishes list of 25 settlements with a total value of €7.9 million
Commercial property recovering but Middle East conflict threatens new inflation spike
New report from SCSI predicts rents and capital values, across three main classes, will rise in 2026