US firms show no sign of retreating from Ireland as Washington makes the temporary tax advantages introduced by Trump in 2017 permanent. Corporation tax is now set for another record year.
Eighty years after the publication of his breakthrough novel Animal Farm, the writer’s dissection of the drift towards authoritarianism remains as relevant as ever – despite deep personal contradictions.
Fiscal policies and inflation have changed the way investors consider long-term government debt. Who wins?
Rather than a decoupling from the fortunes of US multinationals, the volatility reported by the Exchequer last month shows Ireland is more exposed to them than ever.
Even under Trump, US multinationals show little sign of retreating from global markets — thanks to incentives, political clout, and economic reality.
The electronics firm spent a year chasing Dermot Keogh through the courts, claiming he violated his contract and misused company data. A judge found in the Irishman’s favour.
In addition to its trade and current account deficits, the US is facing huge government debt. A devaluation of the dollar would address many of its problems.
As X leads the charge towards techno-fascism, European internet users remain dependent on US online giants. Where are the alternatives?
While the Trump administration's chaotic tariffs have attracted cross-party criticism, the "us and them" debate on US immigration shows no sign of abating despite widespread violations of American ideals.
The Trump administration not only wants to radically reduce economic ties with China, it is pressuring others, including the EU, to follow suit. This should happen on Europe's terms.
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