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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
