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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€560m paid in unpublished tax settlements to Revenue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Almost €560m was paid last year in unpublished tax settlements to Revenue with the top 20 cases yielding more than a third of the total.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.

A tariff headache for major central banks

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 09:52
US President Donald Trump's tariffs have darkened the global economic backdrop, forcing big central banks to reassess their next steps.

Technical issue impacting website and app resolved - PTSB

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 09:36
PTSB has said that a technical issue that impacted the bank's website and mobile app has been resolved.

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 01:34
The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships, in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector

Trump and Italy's Meloni talk up EU tariff deal hopes

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 00:27
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal as the far-right Italian Prime Minister mounted a charm offensive at the White House.

Louise O'Donnell appointed new Chair of the Labour Court

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 17:14
Louise O'Donnell has been appointed as the new Chair of the Labour Court.

Staff at fintech went unpaid for 6 months, WRC told

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:56
A software developer who drained his savings and resorted to selling his photography equipment to cover his rent after going without his salary for six months has secured an order for €46,664 in back pay.

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