Business

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.

Bitcoin faces its first annual decline since 2022, as the cryptocurrency becomes increasingly tied to traditional markets and corporate interests rather than serving its original purpose.

India's central bank cuts rates to 5.25% while injecting $16bn liquidity as the nation fights back against Trump's punitive trade tariffs threatening economic sovereignty.

EU unveils plans for financial super-regulator to challenge US dominance, strengthen oversight of crypto markets, and unlock Europe's economic potential through unified capital markets.

New Eurofound report exposes how EU automotive crisis devastates workers while corporate executives prioritise profits over people in industry transformation.