UK bond yields hit 1998 levels as political crisis deepens
Global Shares indexes fall as US inflation climbs and oil gains for third straight day
Half of workers say they are expected to use new technology without adequate training
But employees are adopting artificial intelligence faster than their organisations are, survey says
Greencoat reports uplift in value following strategy reset
Dublin-listed wind and solar energy group said net cash generation for first quarter was €45.5m
Lufthansa to restart Cork to Frankfurt service in June
Service had ceased last month following closure of regional subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline
History signals more hawkish central bank response to Iran war price shock
The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass
Irish companies still carrying €708m of Covid-era debt, Revenue says
Foreign-owned multinationals paid 87% of corporation tax last year, its annual report also shows
Unemployment edges down to 4.8% despite economic uncertainty
CSO revisions indicate unemployment was 5 per cent in January, February and March
Shares jump and oil slides after Iran peace deal report
From New York to London and Tokyo, stronger risk appetite drove global shares forward
Tax receipts up €1.1bn despite Iran war price shock
Strong out-turns in income tax, VAT and corporation tax keep public finances on track
Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers
If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way
ECB keeps rates on hold while hinting at possible June hike
Euro zone inflation has risen well above bank’s 2 per cent target level since start of Iran war
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as Middle East stalemate continues
Tech stocks slip on AI spending boom concerns
‘Strong signs’ investors are returning to Irish rental market amid new rules, says estate agent
Hooke & MacDonald boss says he sees early signs of recovery in private rental sector
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland
Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month
Galway woman seeks €50m to create new luxury brand as in-demand tech workers suffer higher rates of stress
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