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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

European markets lifted by rallies in oil and commodities

Markets
November 21, 2016, 19:24

Investors remain cautious over possible impact of Italian referendum and ECB policies

A wedding gift, by any reasonable interpretation, would seem to be a gift to both parties. Photograph: iStock

We want to give our son a wedding gift but what about tax?

Personal Finance
November 21, 2016, 18:09

Q&A: Dominic Coyle

Despite private health insurance now costing an average of €1,174 per person in 2016, Irish consumers remain reluctant to switch provider, figures from the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) show.

Irish couples can save 33% on health insurance by shopping around

Personal Finance
November 21, 2016, 14:00

Study shows significant savings available to those willing to switch insurance provider

The strategists are targeting 10 per cent upside in the US dollar relative to an equal-weighted basket of the euro and pound, and would exit the position if the trade went against them by 5 per cent. This would entail the euro falling to parity against the greenback, and the pound sinking to 1.14 on a 12-month horizon. (Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Six investment tips for 2017 from Goldman Sachs

Personal Finance
November 21, 2016, 07:23

“Should bond yields rise another 0.4% the negative influence could become dominant, so chasing equity markets here could be a little bit dangerous at this point”

Goodbody warns of Trump’s ‘beggar thy neighbour’ plans

Markets
November 20, 2016, 16:48

Stockbroker says wealthy clients should not ‘chase’ stocks rally since Trump’s election

Money markets are starting to price in one or more interest rate hikes in the US next year.

Dollar charges to 14-year high against basket of currencies

Markets
November 18, 2016, 18:45

Fed says Trump’s election has done nothing to change plans for interest rate rise

Hold off on that shopping trip to New York – with the dollar rallying, Irish shoppers might be better off staying at home for bargains. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Cantillon: Christmas shoppers tripped up by currency rally

Markets
November 18, 2016, 18:28

Sterling and dollar confound forecasts to make comeback, while euro nerves return

Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi: he has said he will resign if he loses a December 4th referendum. Photograph: Reuters

Italy sparks sell-off in low-rated euro zone bonds

Markets
November 17, 2016, 18:17

Irish yields rise temporarily above 1% in line with peripheral trend

Janet Yellen was testifying before the congressional Joint Economic Committee in Washington. Photograph: Reuters

Stocks climb after Janet Yellen’s interest rate comments

Markets
November 17, 2016, 17:47

Fed chair said US central bank could raise rates ‘relatively soon’

American billionaire Wilbur Ross offloaded his remaining stake in lender Virgin Money for £171.5 million. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Wilbur Ross firm sells remaining stake in Virgin Money

Markets
November 17, 2016, 09:59

Investment firm raised £171.5m from sale of 12% holding

Photograph: Bloomberg

European shares edge lower as banks extend losses

Markets
November 17, 2016, 09:19

Stoxx 600 continues downward trend as banking shares on back foot

The combined pension deficit of ireland’s largest companies has swelled by 160 per cent in the first nine months of the year as bond yields plummeted.

Pension deficit swells to €6.8bn at top companies

Personal Finance
November 17, 2016, 05:45

Increase in bond yields since Trump victory offers little solace to pension trustees

Cement-maker CRH, the largest stock on the Dublin market, dropped 2.2 per cent to €31.50. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Most European indices decline led by falls for banking stocks

Markets
November 16, 2016, 21:44

CRH dips as post-election gains sparked by Trump election spending promises unwind

A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photograph: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

European and US stocks fall as dollar hits 14-year high

Markets
November 16, 2016, 21:36

Investors rein in bets that Trump’s pledge of infrastructure spending and tax cuts will accelerate inflation

Wednesday sees the S&P 500 dipping 6.5 points to 2,174 as investors look warily at a continuation of the “Trumpflation trade”.

US and European stock softer as dollar surges

Markets
November 16, 2016, 16:41

Markets bet on Trump’s policies accelerating inflation

Irish government bonds fell in early trading on Wednesday as investors continued to fret about the impact of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.

European bonds dip as markets mull Trump victory

Markets
November 16, 2016, 09:14

Fund managers say most of sharp market moves since election now over

The New York Stock Exchange: Market uncertainty is expected to continue for some time. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Global bond markets rebound as euro-dollar parity bets soar

Markets
November 15, 2016, 18:52

Yield on US 10-year treasuries falls to 2.22% by the time European trading ends

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

European shares edge up as oil rallies

Markets
November 15, 2016, 18:21

Energy shares rebound on news that Opec nations working on deal to stabilise prices

Calculating your type: Patient types may opt to wait for the bigger payments while less patient souls might prefer to get their hands on the money straight away

Retirement planning: are you prone to short-termism?

Personal Finance
November 15, 2016, 13:35

Novel ways of engaging pension-fund investors are being devised, ranging from a short quiz to face-ageing apps

Michael Costello: “As I am an accountant, I shop around for better value on larger purchases for both personal and business-related spending.” Photograph: Jason Clarke Photography

‘Value for money is delivered by more than price’

Personal Finance
November 15, 2016, 11:00

Me & My Money: Michael Costello, managing partner at BDO

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