The timing could hardly be worse to make decisions on the fiscal space or capital commitments. The Government’s big announcements are really just holding positions.
Jamie Walker, the global CEO of payments giant Elavon, speaks to The Currency about his years spent building the business from Arklow, America's changing relationship with Europe, and the need for cryptocurrencies to develop consumer protections.
Despite a drop in consumer confidence, the domestic economic indicators in the latest Fitzgerald Power market pulse report are trending positive. It appears that policy makers are, at last, listening to the SME sector.
From 18th-century linen to 21st-century tech, Ireland has thrived by aligning with global economic hegemons — first sterling, then the dollar. But as the US rethinks its global role, the island’s open economy may face its greatest test yet.
Populist leaders claim to solve complex problems with simple solutions. In practice, they sow confidence-wracking uncertainty.
The eurozone will expand its fiscal stance at precisely the same time as the US is engaging in a fiscal contraction. This is one of a number of reasons why we should expect a much stronger EUR/USD exchange rate.
The expansion of Heathrow appeared in stark contrast to the situation around Dublin Airport, which has seen its growth held by the ongoing row around the passenger cap. But can the UK government deliver the project?
Deadlines are looming on key rules deciding how American multinationals’ profits are taxed in Ireland. Trump and his supporters in Congress have yet to decide how much they will let away this time.
The Programme for Government is, in truth, what ChatGPT would serve up if you uploaded the recent manifestos of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and instructed it to give you a compromise based on continuity.
Over the past year, we have launched four podcast series and carried a range of bespoke podcasts with authors, politicians, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Here is a selection of 24 podcasts capturing the mood and stories of 2024.
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