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Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy…
Concerns over threat to Mayo family-run business from ‘economic fluctuations’
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US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted…
We are in a good place to move in any direction
At the post-meeting press conference, Jerome Powell outlined the reasoning behind the decision to leave interest rates unchanged…
Inflation: New figures reveal Australian small businesses weathering Middle East crisis
Australian small businesses are currently weathering the storm from the Middle East crisis and back-to-back rate hikes, but…
UN warns Iran war could plunge 30 million people into poverty
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has caused a surge in energy and fertilizer prices and could push more…
New Survey Reveals Shift In How Americans Plan Trips
Travelers rethink how they spend without giving up trips entirely. — Pixabay/Ahmad Ardity A shift in how Americans…
Live: Jerome Powell delivers likely final speech as Fed chairman as rates hold
How have the markets reacted to inflation and Powell’s press conference?published at 21:11 BST 21:11 BST The markets…
Trump: It is a good time to cut rates
Minutes after the Fed kept rates unchanged and had 3 dissenters to having an easing bias and with…
Canada holds key rate steady, warns on MidEast volatility
Canada’s central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25% today, but warned it may need to act…
Why Americans are spending less on travel this year: survey
Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last…
UK Faces Recession Risk as Iran War Threatens Growth and Inflation
The UK risks finding itself on the brink of recession as a result of the Iran war, a…