Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul
Markets 'shaken but not stirred' by latest tariff threats Markets are "shaken but definitely not stirred" by the latest US tariff threats, according to financial analysit Danni Hewson. Business • 10 Jul
Cost Bite: What 4 years of inflation has done to prices The ECB seems to think it's gotten inflation under control - but consumers are still counting the cost of it on a daily basis, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 13 Jul
Cost Bite: What 4 years of inflation has done to prices The ECB seems to think it's gotten inflation under control - but consumers are still counting the cost of it on a daily basis, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 13 Jul
Monster Hit: How Labubu became a billion-dollar business Labubu dolls have become a smash hit toy and fashion accessory, but they also represent a cultural watershed for China, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 05 Jul
Monster Hit: How Labubu became a billion-dollar business Labubu dolls have become a smash hit toy and fashion accessory, but they also represent a cultural watershed for China, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 05 Jul
Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges for exporting firms. Business • 02 Jul
Weaker US dollar creates additional hurdle for exporters The US dollar has continued to weaken against the euro this week, presenting extra challenges for exporting firms. Business • 02 Jul
Data shows 9% increase in number of startups in H1 2025 There was a 9% increase in the number of start-ups in the first half of the year, according to data from CRIFVision-Net. Business • 01 Jul
Data shows 9% increase in number of startups in H1 2025 There was a 9% increase in the number of start-ups in the first half of the year, according to data from CRIFVision-Net. Business • 01 Jul
Many over-estimate their financial literacy - survey Many people think they are more financially literate than they appear to be, according to a new survey from PTSB. Business • 30 Jun
Many over-estimate their financial literacy - survey Many people think they are more financially literate than they appear to be, according to a new survey from PTSB. Business • 30 Jun
A fridge too far: Why appliances lifespans got shorter Household appliances don't last as long as they used to – but the reason is more complicated than you might think, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 25 Jun
A fridge too far: Why appliances lifespans got shorter Household appliances don't last as long as they used to – but the reason is more complicated than you might think, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 25 Jun
Most workers expect pay rise this year - survey Six out of ten workers in Ireland expect a pay rise this year, according to a survey by FRS Recruitment. Business • 23 Jun
Most workers expect pay rise this year - survey Six out of ten workers in Ireland expect a pay rise this year, according to a survey by FRS Recruitment. Business • 23 Jun
Rap Battle: How Gilbert O'Sullivan changed hip hop Gilbert O'Sullivan has been a respected hit-maker since the 1970s – but less well-known is how his music forever reshaped the genre of hip hop, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 21 Jun
Rap Battle: How Gilbert O'Sullivan changed hip hop Gilbert O'Sullivan has been a respected hit-maker since the 1970s – but less well-known is how his music forever reshaped the genre of hip hop, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 21 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun
Food and drink firms invested €166m in R&D in 2024 Enterprise Ireland-backed food and drinks companies invested €166m in research and development last year, according to the semi-State body. Business • 18 Jun