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Moody’s decision to put the US on a negative watch was fully warranted, reflecting political dysfunction on an epic scale. The lack of any cohesive plan to deal with the US debt trajectory makes it more likely that other rating agencies will follow suit.

RecFest USA is a modern concept in conferencing combining the traditional recruitment seminars with a good old-fashioned festival, complete with foods trucks. It is also the platform for a serious examination of the international recruitment industry and the challenges it faces.

No one really thinks that Ireland’s €250 billion domestic economy is generating €200 billion in profits for American multinational firms. To recover its tax base, the US should reform its own rules.

Conor O’Callaghan's grandfather was a famous Lieutenant General in the Irish army who served the UN in the Middle East. A family commitment to public service inspired him to try and enter US politics.

The US policy of "my way or the highway" has dramatically failed in the Gulf States as Russia and China become firmly embedded across the Middle East. The long-term consequences for the West are significant.

After borrowing from US-managed funds, the Irish-founded renewable energy developer announced the restructuring of its projects in Chile, triggering allegations that it is trying to evade its responsibility to its lenders. Mainstream describes the allegations as "baseless" and will fight the case.

A Dublin holding company for a group distributing the Predator phone hacking technology is the target of trade measures imposed by the Biden administration.

Boris Johnson's exit, the DUP's internal moves and Sinn Féin's intense lobbying are all linked by the universal truth that money matters. London and Washington are key steps on their itineraries.

Whether through direct investment or soft-power influence, America sets the tone for much of what happens in Irish business. Here are Thomas Hubert’s notes from US supermarkets to cannabis dispensaries, garages and tech districts.

The US President's warm visit to Ireland looked a lot like a pre-campaign launch. The Democrats want to make the tax paid by multinationals a voting issue in next year's US election, with huge potential consequences for Ireland's public finances.