Irish exports to US fell by 62% in April on foot of Trump tariffs announcementLatest CSO trade figures reflect volatility caused by US tariffsTue Jun 17 2025 - 12:23
Onerous regulations frustrating delivery of infrastructure, NED toldHigh level of bureaucracy blocking delivery of projects, Dublin Chamber’s Aebhric McGibney saysMon Jun 16 2025 - 19:00
Failure of EU-US trade talks would have immediate ramifications for budget, Taoiseach warnsMartin fails to rule out tax breaks for developers to boost apartment buildingMon Jun 16 2025 - 13:39
Tobacco companies called on Government to restrict nicotine pouchesThe best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business deskMon Jun 16 2025 - 06:19
Financial services firm Centralis secures €500m valuationCompany was founded in 2011 by several former AIB employeesMon Jun 16 2025 - 06:00
Is Russia’s war-driven economy approaching its 1989 moment?With the Ukraine war, Putin might have backed himself into an economic cul-de-sacSun Jun 15 2025 - 10:00
Irish inflation eases back to 1.7% as cheaper fuel and lower airfares reduce costsLatest data points to a slowdown in headline price growthThu Jun 12 2025 - 12:41
One in five Irish consumers seeking a house to rent or buyBanking and Payments Federation Ireland says figures illustrate high level of demand in Irish housing marketThu Jun 12 2025 - 01:00
Institutional investment in Irish property down 80%, Central Bank saysRegulator’s governor, Gabriel Makhlouf, says Ireland is particularly exposed to recent trade tensions Wed Jun 11 2025 - 13:58
US tariffs will result in shock to global growth but not recession, World Bank saysWashington-based institution says growth forecasts have been cut in nearly 70 per cent of economies Tue Jun 10 2025 - 14:30
Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increasesChanges are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax billsTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Fiscal council predicts another surge in corporation taxBudgetary watchdog also warns Government spending plans lack credibilityTue Jun 10 2025 - 00:01
Despite the politics, Ireland is Israel’s second-biggest export market for goodsFigures from UN’s trade database Comtrade highlight Ireland’s compromised political position as EU takes harder tone on GazaSun Jun 08 2025 - 10:55
Corporate tax take tumbles 30% for May with €1.1bn less over same month last yearDepartment of Finance downplays the decline, attributing it to ‘once-off’ factorsFri Jun 06 2025 - 06:52
Trump Taco trade is a major headache for ECB rate setters Increasingly erratic pronouncements and general uncertainty cannot be planned for Thu Jun 05 2025 - 17:11
Corporate tax receipts drop 30% as Trump’s tariffs bite Exchequer returns show receipts from business tax fell by over €1.1 billion in MayThu Jun 05 2025 - 16:30
Irish economy expands by almost 10% as exporters rush to beat tariff deadlinesCSO figures show economy, as measured by GDP, expanded by 9.7 per cent in the first quarterThu Jun 05 2025 - 11:48
Dublin paid half of State’s 2024 income tax while Cork delivered most from corporates Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) publishes new breakdown of State’s tax baseWed Jun 04 2025 - 14:47
ECB expected to cut rates again amid speculation over Lagarde’s roleCentral bank likley to implement eighth cut to interest rates since last JuneWed Jun 04 2025 - 12:14
How a man described as ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ came to dominate global trade policyUS trade adviser Peter Navarro, once a fringe figure, is now driving Trump’s tariff agendaSun Jun 01 2025 - 11:53
Stocks rise as markets grapple with US trade rulingUS Court of International Trade rules Trump overstepped his authority by imposing across-the-board duties on imports Thu May 29 2025 - 17:48
Tourism slump continues - April data shows decline in visitor numbers Trend of falling visitor numbers since September has prompted questions from sectorThu May 29 2025 - 12:24
Retail sales increase as consumers enjoy real wage hikeSales volumes rise just 1.1% over 12 months once volatile car sales are stripped out of the figuresWed May 28 2025 - 15:35
US trade policy will have ‘lasting impact’ on global economyWorld Economic Forum’s survey finds most economists see tariffs as increasing recession riskWed May 28 2025 - 15:34
Dublin’s €70bn infrastructural upgrade: how it breaks downKPMG reckons Irish capital needs €70bn investment in housing, transport, water and energyWed May 28 2025 - 12:25
Corporate tax receipts forecast to rise despite Trump tariff threatIrish Fiscal Advisory Council says forecasts for tax come with upside risksWed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Average weekly earnings of Irish workers surpass €1,000 for first timeCSO data show wages grew at an annualised rate of 5.6 per cent in first quarterTue May 27 2025 - 12:38
US economy fast becoming Trump’s Achilles’ heelBond markets are taking an increasingly dim view of Trump’s trade tacticsTue May 27 2025 - 06:00
Stocks and euro jump on Trump EU tariff delaysTrading volumes on Monday were expected to be thinner than usual, given that markets in the United States and Britain were closedMon May 26 2025 - 18:45
In the game of chicken between the US and China, round one goes to Beijing Beijing’s implacable - happy to escalate regardless of economic price stance - appeared to call Trump’s bluffSun May 25 2025 - 15:30
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threatEuropean Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says SefcovicFri May 23 2025 - 22:04
EU prepares for retaliation on Trump tariffs, but hopes for agreementIreland likely to be among worst affected given importance of exports to US, especially pharmaceuticals, for economyFri May 23 2025 - 20:28
Why is the housing crisis Ireland’s most enduring failure?The home ownership rate among those aged 25-39, once considered a prime homeowning age, has dwindled to just 7%Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Irish house price inflation at 7.5% in March amid ongoing supply shortageHeadline rate softer than the 8% recorded in February Wed May 21 2025 - 11:18
Flutter loses out to rival in race to run Italy’s main lotto franchiseIrish-based gaming giant said to have been outbid by International Game Technology Tue May 20 2025 - 15:30
Explainer: what is Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset deal?The UK’s new post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels is being heralded as a new era for relationsTue May 20 2025 - 06:00
European stocks subdued as corporate news outweighs US credit downgradeSurprise US credit rating downgrade offsets by upbeat corporate updatesMon May 19 2025 - 17:55
Ireland’s economic ties with US pose notable risks, European Commission warnsEU’s executive arm’s spring economic forecasts expects economy to grow by 2.2% this yearMon May 19 2025 - 12:52
Why has the German economy gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor?Miscalculations on security, exports and energy have created a storm in Europe’s largest economy Sun May 18 2025 - 13:41
Irish Government’s housing policy is deterring investors, Deloitte warnsConsultancy claims in pre-budget submission that recent policy shifts have introduced level of uncertainty that risks undermining confidence Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Housing crisis: Construction report warns of ‘looming supply constraints’Housing starts fall to four-year low according to quarterly analysis from Construction Information Services Wed May 14 2025 - 15:47
Irish drinks sector ‘uniquely exposed’ if EU fails to get tariffs liftedIrish Whiskey Association and Drinks Ireland warn current 10% tariff is costing producers thousands of euro every weekWed May 14 2025 - 11:56
US tariffs could jeopardise planned tax cuts in budget, warns Minister Budget 2026 set to be ‘very different’ from predecessors, says Neale Richmond Wed May 14 2025 - 01:00
US-China tariff truce will lessen shock but won’t stop prices rising, Fed governor warnsAdriana Kugler says she still expects to see higher prices and slower growthMon May 12 2025 - 18:41
Tírlan urged to seek expert advice on Glanbia holdingDairy co-op under pressure from shareholders over fall in value of Glanbia stakeMon May 12 2025 - 06:00
Consumer spending boosted by popularity of Minecraft movie as families took advantage of school holidaysAIB’s latest spending tracker points to positive overall spendMon May 12 2025 - 06:00
Regulatory uncertainty blocking housing investment, Elkstone warnsIreland’s development pipeline is stalling precisely when new housing is most desperately needed, investment firm Elkstone claimsMon May 12 2025 - 01:00
UK needs new EU trade deal, not scraps from the White HouseFor Keir Starmer, all roads lead back to Brussels, a toxic subject for many Britons but an economic necessity for a country looking to growSun May 11 2025 - 12:08
AIB raises $750m in funding through bond saleDemand from investors was ‘extremely strong’ peaking at over $6.5 billion, AIB saysFri May 09 2025 - 09:13
Aer Lingus reports Q1 loss of €55m as parent IAG orders 53 new Airbus, Boeing long-haul aircraftOrder consists of 32 Boeing aircraft for British Airways and 21 Airbus aircraft, which may be assigned to Aer LingusFri May 09 2025 - 07:30
