EEconomy Read More Irish consumers ‘bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power’March 27, 2026 Surging energy prices have seen the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index record a reading of 56.7 in…
EEconomy Read More Inflation could climb above 4% if Iran conflict is prolonged, Central Bank warns – The Irish TimesMarch 27, 2026 Headline inflation in the Irish economy could double to 4.2 per cent in the coming months if there…
HHeadlines Read More Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate – The Irish TimesMarch 26, 2026 Consumers are facing months of rising prices as the conflict in the Gulf squeezes oil supplies and fuels…
EEconomy Read More Fuel prices to rise by Bt6 a litre as war drives oil surge, says Oil Fuel Fund boardMarch 26, 2026 However, the committee said the government had prepared measures to ease the impact on people’s living costs as…
BBusiness Read More Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns – The JournalMarch 25, 2026 Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns The JournalESRI warns higher energy…
HHeadlines Read More US to deploy 3,000 extra soldiers to Middle East as Trump claims to have ‘won’ Iran war – The Irish TimesMarch 25, 2026 The US is poised to deploy about 3,000 additional soldiers from its elite 82nd airborne division to the…
HHeadlines Read More Price of diesel and petrol set to fall as Government agrees new excise duty measures – The Irish TimesMarch 23, 2026 The Government is set to cut the price of diesel and petrol from 12am on Wednesday. Minister for…
EEconomy Read More Inflation likely to rise to 4% out to April on foot of Iran crisis – The Irish TimesMarch 23, 2026 Inflation is likely to rise from 2.7 per cent in February towards 3.5-4 per cent through March and…
BBusiness Read More Train passenger left fuming over the inflexibility of his ticket – The Irish TimesMarch 23, 2026 When is “flexible” not as “flexible” as you might think? When you are travelling on an Irish train…
IIreland Read More Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costsMarch 23, 2026 Ireland’s offshore and inshore fleets could be grounded in three weeks if the Government does not subsidise the…
EEconomy Read More Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledgeMarch 23, 2026 Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…
PPersonal finance Read More Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’March 22, 2026 The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…