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Oil rises on short-covering, but tariff worries linger

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 09:51
Oil prices climbed today as investors took advantage of the previous day's losses to cover short positions, although concerns persisted over economic headwinds from tariffs and US monetary policy that could dampen fuel demand.

Elizabeth Sheehan new Country Executive of 30% Club

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 09:37
The 30% Club has appointed Elizabeth Sheehan as the new Country Executive for Ireland.

Davos gathering founder Klaus Schwab resigns as WEF chair

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:19
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos became a symbol of globalisation, has resigned as chair of its trustees.

EU to enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO, location

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:08
The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who is in charge of companies such as X, Meta, Apple and Tiktok or where they are based, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Politico.

Irish Ferries moves to sustainable HVO on Dublin Swift

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:59
Irish Ferries has partnered with Circle K to transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel on its Dublin Swift service on the Dublin to Holyhead route.

Gold maintains record rally as Trump attacks Fed chief

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:39
Gold prices soared to a record high, hitting the crucial $3,500 mark today, as concerns over US President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened risk sentiment and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.

DCC to sell its healthcare division for £1.05 billion

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:26
Business support services company DCC said today it will sell its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment Ltd for a total enterprise value of £1.05 billion.

DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:15
DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post, has suspended global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the US from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.

€560m paid in unpublished tax settlements to Revenue

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:10
Almost €560m was paid last year in unpublished tax settlements to Revenue with the top 20 cases yielding more than a third of the total.

Roche to invest $50 billion in US over next five years

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 07:03
Swiss pharma giant Roche said it will invest $50 billion in the US over the next five years, in one of the biggest inward investment moves by companies dealing with President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.

US stocks fall amid continuing Trump attacks on Fed chair

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:24
Wall Street's main indexes lost more than 1% each after US President Donald Trump's attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fuelled concerns about the central bank's autonomy and rattled investors grappling with an intensifying trade war.

US tariffs still hurting EU despite pause on 20% rate

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 07:00
EU-based companies selling into the United States breathed a collective sigh of relief when the White House announced a 90-day delay on the implementation of a 20% tariff on imports coming from the single market.

China warns countries against striking deals with US

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:55
China has warned countries against striking a broader economic deal with the United States at its expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in a spiralling trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Tubridy and Kelly submit data access requests to RTÉ

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 16:12
Former 'The Late Late Show' host Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly have submitted data access requests to RTÉ, the broadcaster has confirmed.

Easter lamb off menu for some sellers due to price rises

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 09:30
It is a traditional staple of Easter dinner, but this year some sellers are not stocking lamb due to a spike in price - saying consumers are not willing to pay more for the product.

4 myths about Trump's tariffs and how they effect Ireland

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 07:00
RTÉ's Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy examines some of the key issues around how US President Donald Trump's trade policies could play out.

Families and fans alike flock to cinemas for Minecraft

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 06:00
This Easter weekend, as families troop into cinemas across the country to take refuge from the rain for a few hours, Warner Bros Pictures will be closely monitoring ticket sales for its global smash hit: 'A Minecraft movie'.

Higher electricy costs amid fossil fuel transition - NESC

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 15:13
Ireland faces the threat of higher electricity prices as it transitions away from fossil fuels to renewables, a new report by the National Economic and Social Council has found.

Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 09:57
Netflix has reported quarterly earnings slightly better than analysts expected, saying it is staying focused on what it can control as the overall economy is roiled by US President Donald Trump's trade war.

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