Ireland to see ‘weaker growth’ as EU-US trade deal adds to uncertainty
A challenging global environment will translate into weaker growth for Ireland in the second half of 2025 and…
Euro inflation creeps above ECB target
Inflation in the 20-country eurozone climbed slightly in August, marginally exceeding the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target of…
European Commission proposes tariff removal on US imports to speed up lower car duties
The European Commission yesterday proposed removing tariffs on imported US industrial goods, part of a trade agreement with…
EU trade surplus falls more than 50% during second quarter
After a surge in exports during the start of the year, the EU’s trade surplus fell over 50%…
EU defends digital taxes after Trump calls them unfair on US
The European Union hit back at US President Donald Trump’s claims that digital regulations abroad are unfair, a…
Ireland’s drinks industry seeks 10% excise cut as consumption falls to EU average
Ireland’s drinks industry is demanding a 10% cut in alcohol excise in the October Budget that it says…
China extends probe into EU dairy imports for another six months
China will extend its probe into dairy imports from the European Union for another six months, delaying a…
Mortgage interest reductions lag well behind ECB cuts, Central Bank data shows
The average mortgage interest rate has declined by just over 0.5% in the year to June during which…
EU still waiting on US for joint statement on tariffs
The European Union could not say when a joint statement on tariffs with the United States would be…
EU formally suspends countermeasures to US tariffs for six months
The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to US tariffs for six months following the…
Decision on EU-US trade deal now rests with Trump
Decision on EU-US trade deal now rests with Trump News and analysis on business, money and jobs from…
EU and US closing on 15% tariff deal to break impasse
The European Union and the US are progressing toward an agreement that would set a 15% tariff for…