Business

Middle East conflict drives oil prices past $119 per barrel, threatening Ireland's €370 million food export trade as vital shipping routes close and energy costs soar.

Wicklow transport operator faces €20,000 fuel cost increase as diesel prices soar, threatening essential community services and rural tourism across Ireland.

Diesel price surge threatens essential transport services across Ireland as Wicklow operator faces €20,000 annual increase, putting community connections at risk.

Trump's new 10% tariffs threaten Irish families with higher costs while undermining international cooperation. Ireland must strengthen European partnerships against American economic imperialism.

DP World CEO's resignation over Epstein ties exposes the moral bankruptcy of global corporate elites and their exploitation networks across the Middle East.

DP World CEO resigns as Epstein files reveal how corporate elites built influence networks across Middle East, prompting investor boycotts and calls for transparency.

Aviation supply chain chaos exposes corporate failures as airlines pass costs to workers and passengers while executives prioritise profits over public service.

Aviation supply chain crisis drives up travel costs for Irish families as airlines struggle with delays and shortages that have become the troubling 'new norm' since pandemic.

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk warns of unprecedented pricing pressures, forecasting up to 13% decline in profits and sales as obesity drug market boom ends.

NFG SA's Swiss-based capital intelligence model offers a principled alternative to reckless speculation, combining disciplined governance with long-term vision to reshape global markets.

Trump files €4.6bn lawsuit against JPMorgan, alleging political debanking campaign orchestrated by CEO Jamie Dimon to exclude him from financial services.

Glenveagh Properties reports strong 2025 results driven by successful State partnerships, demonstrating how progressive housing policy can deliver for working families.

Irish households spend average €1,600 this Christmas, up 3% from last year, contributing over €9 billion to December economy despite ongoing cost pressures and consumer sentiment challenges.

Irish households expected to spend €1,600 on Christmas this year, injecting over €9 billion into the economy despite ongoing economic pressures and changing shopping patterns.

Nike's declining margins and China sales expose corporate greed while workers bear the cost of failed strategies and overseas exploitation.

Nike's declining margins and falling China sales reveal broader economic pressures affecting workers and communities globally, as tariff policies add $1.5bn in costs.

Kessner Capital Management establishes Abu Dhabi hub and closes first African deal with Ghana's Harlequin International, marking a strategic shift in Gulf-Africa investment flows.

Ireland's first women-only taxi service LadyCab launches in Dublin, addressing safety concerns for both female passengers and drivers in the capital's transport system.

Geopolitical volatility enters top ten business risks for first time in 20 years, with 44% of Irish firms reporting financial impacts from global tensions.

ECB proposes simplifying bank capital rules while maintaining robust oversight, contrasting with Anglo-American deregulation trends and prioritising financial stability.