Oil rises 2% but set for biggest weekly drop since 2008
Oil prices were set for their worst weekly drubbing since the 2008 financial crisis, despite eking out a 2% today, ...
Read More EU warns against ‘economic disruption’ after Trump Europe travel ban
The EU will today assess the travel ban on Europe imposed by US President Donald Trump, European Council President Charles ...
Read More Tourism industry says VAT deferral scheme vital
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has said a VAT deferral scheme is vital to alleviate serious cashflow pressures in the ...
Read More Banks urge EU to ease capital rules to fight coronavirus fallout
Europe’s banks have called on European Union authorities to ease capital rules and other regulatory barriers to helping businesses struggling ...
Read More Emergency legislation aims to amend rules on sick pay
The Government is to introduce emergency legislation in the Dáil to amend the rules on sick pay, which will see ...
Read More 5% increase in life satisfaction in Ireland – OECD report
Analysis by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development shows that life satisfaction rose in Ireland by 5% or more ...
Read More World market emerge from rout as stimulus hopes calm panic
Europe’s main stocks indices opened higher this morning, a day after markets suffered their biggest losses in more than a ...
Read More Economy grew by 5.5% last year – CSO
The country’s gross domestic product grew by 5.5% in 2019, likely making it the European Union’s fastest-growing economy again, new ...
Read More Hogan hopeful on mini-US trade deal, agriculture hurdles remain
The European Union is hopeful of reaching a “mini” trade accord with the US in the coming weeks. But there ...
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