- Opinion
- May 21, 2022, 02:00
The economy is a lot more solid than it was in 2008, but dangers abound
- Economy
- May 19, 2022, 12:13
Smart Money: A new report from Ictu shines a light on ‘the social wage’
- Opinion
- May 14, 2022, 02:00
Cliff Taylor: Long-term costs could be significant as politics again trumps economics
- Economy
- May 12, 2022, 10:49
Smart Money: There are some options for those with loans to protect themselves
- Opinion
- May 7, 2022, 02:00
US interest rates rose, stock markets took fright and Government borrowing costs marched ever higher
- Economy
- May 5, 2022, 10:37
Smart Money: Inflation is becoming more entrenched and rate fears are growing
- Opinion
- April 30, 2022, 02:00
No one will invest in a country seen to be a climate laggard
- Personal Finance
- April 28, 2022, 12:16
Smart Money: War in Ukraine has added to woes of funds
- Economy
- April 27, 2022, 11:41
Gazprom has suspended gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria in a payment row
- Opinion
- April 16, 2022, 02:00
The economic momentum that has been sustaining growth will inevitaby slow
- Economy
- April 15, 2022, 05:48
Ireland is at risk of getting stuck in the middle of a nasty row between the EU and US
- Economy
- April 14, 2022, 10:33
Smart Money: Borrowers are already taking measures in anticipation of higher costs
- Opinion
- April 9, 2022, 02:00
War, inflation, wage pressures, the pension age – a prolonged catfight is on the cards
- Economy
- April 7, 2022, 11:32
Smart Money: Cumulative impact of Covid and the Ukraine conflict is taking its toll
- Economy
- April 5, 2022, 17:59
Rising inflation and concern about further sanctions sees heavy sell-off on international bond markets
- Economy
- April 5, 2022, 17:19
Uncertainty over US ability to deliver either on global minimum tax rate or digital sales tax rules
- Opinion
- April 2, 2022, 02:00
Any interruption to industry would rack up serious economic damage very quickly
- Economy
- March 31, 2022, 12:41
Smart Money: while average incomes will rise this year price hikes will outstrip them
- Economy
- March 30, 2022, 17:37
Extension could be ‘good news for Irish food exporters’ as post-Brexit leeway continues
- Economy
- March 30, 2022, 14:11
Draft plan floats new minimum tax rate of 20% on US companies’ overseas earnings
- Opinion
- March 26, 2022, 02:00
Budget will require adjustment to cater for housing and other costs following influx
- Personal Finance
- March 24, 2022, 12:19
Smart Money: It may go the way of previous promises to abolish USC
- Opinion
- March 19, 2022, 02:00
Everyone agreed with what needed to be done during Covid – but this consensus is already shattered
- Economy
- March 17, 2022, 12:32
Smart Money: Firms struggle to find staff to service a booming market
- Economy
- March 15, 2022, 16:45
Cliff Taylor: Ukraine war has intensified existing pressures – and further price rises may lie ahead
- Opinion
- March 12, 2022, 02:00
Getting it right requires facing up to trade-offs to deliver long-term projects
- Economy
- March 11, 2022, 18:20
Business lobby group writes to Taoiseach asking for urgent assistance for firms
- Economy
- March 11, 2022, 15:08
The inflation rate could approach 9 per cent, with a big shock to the cost of living
- Economy
- March 10, 2022, 11:58
Smart Money: Ukraine war has pushed up inflation and central banks are under pressure to act
- Editorial
- March 10, 2022, 07:00
Just as worst of Covid-19 appeared to be passing, economic outlook upended again
- Politics
- March 8, 2022, 01:00
Measures last used during pandemic to build temporary hospitals and testing centres
- Economy
- March 7, 2022, 20:36
ESB says wholesale gas prices it pays have risen 16-fold over past year
- Opinion
- March 5, 2022, 02:00
Move would send prices sky-rocketing and leave Europe scrambling for supplies
- Economy
- March 3, 2022, 11:06
Smart Money: Surging prices for oil, gas and food threaten a big jump in inflation
- Economy
- February 28, 2022, 11:01
Explainer: The rouble collapses as Russia faces a damaging financial squeeze
- Economy
- February 28, 2022, 05:00
Green hydrogen would be exported to supply German industrial sector
- Opinion
- February 26, 2022, 02:00
Ukraine crisis raises new questions about energy security and the move to clean energy
- Economy
- February 24, 2022, 16:56
Cost of living squeeze to tighten as energy prices head higher
- Opinion
- February 19, 2022, 02:00
Key political challenge will be to use fruits of recovery wisely and effectively
- Economy
- February 17, 2022, 11:31
Cliff Taylor: key policy challenge is to provide a supply of homes at more affordable prices
- Opinion
- February 12, 2022, 02:00
Idea State can protect us all from inflation is dangerous fallacy
- Consumer
- February 10, 2022, 13:02
Explainer: State outpaces European counterparts on rent and transport rises
- Economy
- February 10, 2022, 11:47
Smart Money: From mortgages, to the markets and the State finances, change is coming
- Economy
- February 8, 2022, 12:06
Central Bank research based on spending patterns of different households from CSO data
- Economy
- February 7, 2022, 13:09
Analysis: Every house has own inflation rate, presenting difficulty in addressing price surge
- Opinion
- February 5, 2022, 02:00
It now looks like they will be stuck with the cost of baby-boomer pensions
- Markets
- February 4, 2022, 05:26
Falls sparked by signs central banks may hike interest rates more quickly than expected
- Personal Finance
- February 3, 2022, 12:06
Smart Money: There is a lot more is at stake than when you might retire
- Financial Services
- January 31, 2022, 05:04
Firm cuts pay gap for staff but men still dominate among long-serving partners
- Opinion
- January 29, 2022, 02:00
Energy supplies may be held hostage in Ukraine crisis with impact on prices across Europe
- Economy
- January 27, 2022, 10:39
Smart Money: The sector you work in will be a vital determinant of what is on offer
- Opinion
- January 22, 2022, 02:00
Uncertainties remain but one thing we do know is a mini consumer boom is coming
- Economy
- January 20, 2022, 12:25
Smart Money: businesses report a tightness in the jobs market not seen for years
- Opinion
- January 15, 2022, 02:00
Cliff Taylor: There are several reasons to be nervous about the outlook
- Personal Finance
- January 13, 2022, 10:58
Smart Money: inflation is rising and the interest rate cycle is turning
- Opinion
- January 8, 2022, 02:00
Pandemic labour trends may boost living standards, output and balanced development
- Economy
- January 6, 2022, 11:52
Smart Money: The only real certainty is uncertainty as we continue to grapple with the pandemic
- Economy
- January 4, 2022, 05:58
Trade flow changes likely long-lasting and deep with article 16 threat constantly in air
- Opinion
- January 1, 2022, 02:00
Building long-term flexibility in the health system and business supports will be vital
- Life & Style
- December 24, 2021, 06:00
Potential wide and rapid transmission of Omicron adds a significant short-term risk
- Opinion
- December 24, 2021, 02:00
We could have an all-Ireland offering if it shared its secrets of how to attract FDI
- Economy
- December 22, 2021, 19:08
KPMG tax partner says Paschal Donohoe may be able to limit effect on Irish businesses
- Economy
- December 21, 2021, 19:07
Coalition had indicated intention to retain existing 12.5% rate for such companies
- Economy
- December 20, 2021, 17:58
It is in Ireland’s interests for 15 per cent levy to apply in US as well
- Opinion
- December 18, 2021, 02:00
What is the Government thinking of with such a messy and out of step measure?
- Economy
- December 17, 2021, 11:07
Smart Money: Variable mortgage rates could increase and trackers could be affected as well
- Economy
- December 15, 2021, 12:32
Varadkar welcomes extension while EU-UK talks on Northern Ireland protocol continue
- Opinion
- December 11, 2021, 02:00
Once a Government support is introduced, doing away with it is never easy
- Economy
- December 9, 2021, 11:04
Smart Money: New forecasts show particular affordability problems for renters in coming years
- Opinion
- December 4, 2021, 02:00
Economic rebound gives Government scope to deal with persistent Covid uncertainty
- Economy
- December 2, 2021, 11:35
Smart Money: Household wealth on track to exceed €1tn next year
- Opinion
- November 27, 2021, 02:00
How to support the hardest hit sectors will be a big issue if the new variant does bring more serious problems
- Economy
- November 25, 2021, 12:30
Smart Money: Impact of high-cost Ireland and planning problems have all played their part
- Personal Finance
- November 22, 2021, 11:51
Large numbers of people rely solely on State pension for retirement income
- Economy
- November 16, 2021, 05:31
Government faces delicate task of phasing out payments while protecting viable firms
- Opinion
- November 13, 2021, 02:00
The interlinked story of Anglo and the financial crash have a vital pointer
- Economy
- November 11, 2021, 12:32
Smart Money: The risk is the free-trade agreement negotiated so painstakingly could fall apart
- Opinion
- November 6, 2021, 02:00
The Climate Action Plan makes no specific commitment of additional State spending but make no mistake, more cash will be needed
- Environment
- November 4, 2021, 19:46
There is still much to do on how to make the essential cuts and how to pay for it all
- Economy
- November 4, 2021, 12:13
Smart Money: The post-Covid bounceback leaves central banks with a dilemma
- Economy
- November 4, 2021, 04:44
Employment growth for period 2000 to 2018 in the Republic is roughly double the rate of North
- Opinion
- October 30, 2021, 02:00
Targets and trade-offs will prompt finger-pointing by all affected sectors
- Economy
- October 29, 2021, 05:59
Agenda: New proposals will bring binding targets – and there will be winners and losers
- Environment
- October 26, 2021, 14:14
The latest report on Ireland’s climate challenge points to big changes for households
- Environment
- October 25, 2021, 18:45
New targets have big implications for households, businesses and the State
- Opinion
- October 23, 2021, 02:00
Change has now been embedded long past a tipping point
- Economy
- October 21, 2021, 13:07
Smart Money: Move away from supporting plug-in hybrid grants a key signal
- Opinion
- October 16, 2021, 02:00
If so, Ireland would risk being seen as less than a full member of the EU single market
- Economy
- October 15, 2021, 05:17
Resolving problems in housing, health and childcare may yet revive Coalition’s fortunes
- Personal Finance
- October 12, 2021, 16:30
Surge in tax revenue transforms outlook for public finances – but big questions lie ahead
- Politics
- October 12, 2021, 06:00
Christmas bonus to be paid in full as part of €4.7 billion package
- Life & Style
- October 9, 2021, 06:00
A surprisingly strong economic rebound brings with it inflation, wage and cost pressures
- Opinion
- October 9, 2021, 02:00
Having signed up for the OECD deal, Ireland now needs to see it done
- Economy
- October 9, 2021, 00:01
Pre-budget White Paper shows dramatically improved budgetary picture
- Economy
- October 8, 2021, 17:31
Plan ‘provides certainty’ needed for State to sign up, Paschal Donohoe says
- Politics
- October 7, 2021, 20:37
Outcome shows Paschal Donohoe correct to hold off on draft terms of OECD deal
- Economy
- October 7, 2021, 17:20
Inward investment in addition to public finances will be firmly in the spotlight
- Economy
- October 7, 2021, 13:09
New 15% rate to apply only to businesses with turnover above €750m
- Politics
- October 7, 2021, 11:48
Firms making less than €750m a year will be taxed at previous rate of 12.5%