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  • David Murphy

    Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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    US President Donald Trump has U-turned on tariffs and suddenly announced a 90-day pause

    Trump buckles in face of bond market pressure

    Nobody can take on the bond market and that includes the US President, writes David Murphy.

    Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr 25
    People taking mortgages in Ireland are paying an average of 3.79% compared to 3.33% in other countries which use the euro, new Central Bank figures show

    Irish mortgage rates fifth most expensive in euro zone

    The interest rate on new mortgages offered by banks are half a percentage point lower than they were a year ago, according to new data from the Central Bank.

    Business • 09 Apr 25
    The report found asking prices for property rose by 8% over the year

    Trade war threat to impact housing market - report

    The threat of a trade war will influence how the housing market will perform this year, according to a new report by My Home in association with Bank of Ireland.

    Ireland • 08 Apr 25
    There is a perception that Ireland has captured an enormous amount of US pharmaceutical industry over recent decades

    Pharma gets a reprieve amid tariffs but not for long

    There have been some suggestions that the big pharma companies may have "got to" Donald Trump and warned him of the potential downsides of hitting drug manufactures with tariffs, writes David Murphy.

    Analysis and Comment • 04 Apr 25
    US tariff move is first round in trade war with EU

    US tariff move is first round in trade war with EU

    US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on imports from the European Union, including Ireland, has huge consequences.

    Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr 25
    The US President's policy is to bring manufacturing and employment back to the US and to stop large corporations paying lower tax in Ireland

    5 things to know about Donald Trump's tariffs plan

    David Murphy takes a look at how US President Donald Trump's tariffs plan could impact Ireland and Europe and for how long.

    Analysis and Comment • 02 Apr 25
    Economic skies darken as Trump prepares pharma tariffs

    Economic skies darken as Trump prepares pharma tariffs

    While the focus of attention on the latest tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump has been on car-manufacturing, his unambiguous confirmation of import taxes on pharmaceuticals are causing most concern for Ireland.

    Business • 28 Mar 25
    The ESRI says the existing system causes frequent confusion regarding what increases landlords are permitted to implement

    'Clear need' for reform of rent controls, says ESRI

    There is a "clear need" for reform of rent controls, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

    Business • 27 Mar 25
    EirGrid says there will be a 'challenging outlook' between this year and 2027 until new sources of power come on stream

    Electricity demand set to grow 45% between now and 2034

    The body which manages the electricity grid says demand is expected to grow by 45% from its 2023 level to 2034 and the peak requirement for power will rise by 24% over the same period.

    Business • 25 Mar 25
    Impact of Trump tariffs on economy won't be pretty

    Impact of Trump tariffs on economy won't be pretty

    It is close to impossible to predict what US tariffs will mean for the Irish economy.

    Business • 21 Mar 25
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