Questions have to be asked about the sustainability of the ever-expanding public sector – especially given that so many civil servants rarely appear in the office
It would be nice to think the world will become less shock-prone, but it probably won’t
Simpler regulation and access to funding for growing companies are priorities for Ekaterina Zaharieva
Georgieva warns technology risks tilting economy toward capital and away from labour
Ireland stands uncomfortably close to front line if US’s $40tn indebtedness proves too much
Neither sector is perfect but we need both working efficiently for the good of all
Scandinavian nation’s mature political system in stark contrast to greed, cronyism and economic mismanagement
Latest Consumer Price Index was compiled before the current tit-for-tat attacks between US and Iran
IMF says two forces are pushing global economy in opposite directions as it cuts euro zone growth outlook
Discretionary fiscal spending should be temporary and targeted, Washington-based fund says
The fintech’s model is proving more suitable for international scaling than the often outdated systems of legacy rivals
Some 2.3 per cent of postings mentioned AI skills in 2024, the firm said
In the News podcast: Meta staff in Ireland face cull of 350 jobs and more firms may follow suit
If predictions on job losses come true, the State’s accommodation of corporate America will be tested
Tech workers remain the best remunerated in Ireland, according to CSO data
Coalition must broaden tax base by closing ‘VAT gap’ and increasing property tax take
Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?
Hostile actors can use system to raise capital for illegal activities including military or hybrid operations, Oireachtas committee hears
We are frittering away the substantial tax resources that have come to us as a side effect of financial engineering of American companies
Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos Preview model could exposé vulnerabilities in lenders’ cyber defences
World’s economy has withstood much chaos, but IMF forecasts make for sober reading
IEA chief says current energy crunch is bigger than two oil shocks of the 1970s and the 2022 gas crisis combined
Costs increased at fastest pace since December 2022, says AIB, but strong demand allows them to be passed to customers in higher prices
US president threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’
Leaders are rushing to reinforce Cyprus, manage soaring energy costs and work out how far EU should go
Loan was agreed in December by EU leaders as a lifeline for Kyiv
Presumptive next chair might be better than others on list, but he is confusing, perhaps confused, figure
State’s national debt stood at €232.1 billion at the end of 2025, Central Bank figures indicate
Volatility and hidden risks: 2026 is year of living dangerously for investors and markets
From the US economy to an AI-fuelled bubble, there are pressure points that could yet become global crises
Unthinkable: We’re all anti-globalist now: an idea of the left has became a rallying call of the right
Bad bank, which is to be wound up later this year, has been accused to paying too much for assets and not maximising profits on their sale
Less than a year after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were returned to power, Coalition must cushion a heavy blow
Washington to become more indebted than European nations known for fragile public finances for first time this century
History has been harsher on ‘sideline-sitters’ than on disciplined investors who resist temptation to jump in and out of the market
Fund says that without ‘bold’ policies Europe could soon be engulfed by another sovereign debt crisis
IMF predicts economy will expand by an eye-popping 9.1 per cent this year
Washington-based institution highlights danger of market correction amid ‘stretched’ valuations
Washington-based institute says core inflation and unemployment in US are edging up
Nick Ashmore set to take International Monetary Fund role in Washington
An external financial crisis now compounds his political difficulties
In the News podcast: Sébastien Lecornu is France’s fourth prime minister in 12 months
Does Fianna Fáil really want to nominate him for the Áras and deliver us a sharp reminder of what that felt like?
Washington-based institution warns that political inference in central banks could trigger wider financial instability
Trade tensions and elevated uncertainty are expected to weigh on activity, despite boost from higher defence and infrastructure spend
The scheme’s continued existence reflects the power of Ireland’s construction lobby and the political cynicism around housing
Study by Washington-based group flags major deficits in transport, housing and water
Political responses to a bad situation tend towards either charlatanism or timidity
Productivity dashboard showing activity levels, waiting lists and more will ‘hold healthcare facilities to account’
Washington DC-based fund highlights strength of Irish economy while flagging risk
Exporters rushing to get product into the US before tariffs hit are distorting the data
Washington-based economic group warns growth will be lower than previously forecast
Trump’s tariffs are already darkening the IMF’s economic forecasts, due to be released on Tuesday
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
