What should mortgage borrowers do amid forecasts of interest rate hikes ? – The Irish Times
This year started with an expectation that interest rates would stay steady, or perhaps even edge lower. Three…
If real trouble hits the financial markets, here are two things to watch – The Irish Times
The headline vulnerabilities in financial markets are well known, centred on a US stock market which has been…
The five key things to watch about the economic impact of the Middle East conflict – The Irish Times
The problem facing consumers and investors trying to work out what the conflict in the Middle East means…
AI is turning Ireland’s graduate recruitment market upside down – The Irish Times
Graduates are finding jobs harder to come by. Figures from Indeed, the jobs site, have shown graduate vacancies…
Lessons from abroad on Ireland’s new savings scheme for the ‘middle class’ – The Irish Times
A new scheme to help households get a better return on their savings is on the cards, according…
What you need to know about the secret battle for the future of money – The Irish Times
Some battles are fought in the open. And some are conducted in the shadows, such as tussles for…
Gold prices have rocketed, and when that happens it is time to worry – The Irish Times
Financial markets are showing signs of stress, with concerns about the rise in stock market valuations based on…
What is in store for borrowers in 2026? – The Irish Times
A shudder went through Ireland’s ranks of mortgage holders on Tuesday as ICS Mortgages announced a surprise increase…
Why are Irish electricity prices so stubbornly high? There are two issues at play – The Irish Times
Electricity prices are back in the news, with a planned major investment in the network set to lead…
Apartments are only affordable for the highest earners despite State efforts. Why? – The Irish Times
Housing policy is not easy – in Ireland or in many other parts of the industrialised world. The…
We are told Ireland is getting wealthier – why are households not feeling it? – The Irish Times
The headline figures show that the wealth of Irish households has risen sharply over the past decade, as…
Denis O’Brien will not like the latest Australian court decision on remote working – The Irish Times
Remote working – and its cousin flexible working – look like they are here to stay, despite the…