Inflation risks for food; but chance for private label
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy is at risk of recession if the Iran…
Current price of oil as of April 14, 2026
As of 8 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil is trading at $100.19 per barrel, based on the Brent…
Oil Market Report – April 2026 – Analysis
The announcement last week of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict in the Middle East provided some welcome…
O’Donovan’s comments on media coverage of fuel protest ‘sinister and deeply disturbing’, NUJ says – The Irish Times
The National Union of Journalists has described as “sinister and deeply disturbing” the call by the Minister for…
Current price of oil as of April 13, 2026
As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil sold for $103.72 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark,…
Oil prices surge back above $100 as Britain stares down the barrel of mass protests
Oil prices have surged back above $100 – just as Britain’s farmers are set to plan mass protests…
Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration – The Irish Times
The clearing of blockades by gardaí and the announcement of a €500 million package to reduce the pressure…
Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness as authorities worry about making payroll
The Iranian economy was already in shambles before the U.S. and Israel launched their war on the Islamic…
Fuel protests to continue after ‘insulting’ package aimed at tackling prices, says key figure – The Irish Times
One of the lead fuel price protesters has said groups will continue targeting “major infrastructure” after an “insulting”…
Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country – POLITICO
“It’s beyond comprehension that we were on the precipice of losing oil refining capacity in the country in…
Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
The Bank of Japan is increasingly cautious about inflationary pressure stemming from rising crude oil prices amid Middle…
Irish police push back fuel-price protesters blocking country’s only oil refinery – POLITICO
Government leaders welcomed news of the security operation in Whitegate, two days after Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan ordered…