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The Government is putting in place contingency plans for Irish ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Photograph: Eric Luke

Southeast ports could take spillover freight from Dublin in no-deal Brexit

Economy
Simon Carswell
December 18, 2018, 05:55

More than 80% of freight transport crossing the UK ‘landbridge” between the Republic and continental Europe passes through Dublin Port

As unemployment has fallen here, average household incomes have risen – by 17 per cent since 2012 – but wages haven’t risen by anything like that. Photograph: iStock

Disposable income back to boom-time levels? We’re not buying it

Economy
December 18, 2018, 05:40

Cantillon: CSO figures don’t factor in tiny pay rises or the uneven levels of jobs recovery

Trump’s tweets about monetary policy have intensified as US stocks tumble amid signs the world’s largest economy may be moderating. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times

Trump slams Federal Reserve on the eve of interest rate decision

Economy
December 17, 2018, 19:39

As fourth hike this year looks likely, Trump ‘sets up Fed to take blame’ for economic slip

Central Statistics Office figures for 2017 show the average household disposable income rose by nearly 5% to €48,476

Average incomes in Republic up to just 1% below boom-time high

Economy
Eoin Burke-Kennedy
December 17, 2018, 18:40

CSO survey details recovery in household disposable income since 2012

A no-deal Brexit would almost certainly mean Britain’s credit rating would be cut again early next year, rating agency Fitch warned on Monday.

Fitch warns UK that rating would be cut in no-deal Brexit

Economy
December 17, 2018, 14:33

Ratings agency predicts recession if Britain crashes out of EU

Overseas landlords are beating a retreat from Britain’s property market. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Overseas landlords retreat from UK property market

Economy
December 17, 2018, 06:52

Lower price growth forecasts, higher taxes and weak pound weigh on sentiment

Designer Clare O’Connor, retailer Thomas Ennis and Minister of State for the Diaspora Ciaran Cannon at the launch of Back for Business

Back for Business programme aims to help returning emigrants

Economy
Charlie Taylor
December 17, 2018, 06:00

New Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade initiative seeks to aid entrepreneurs

Brexit ultras: the Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and the Ukip MEP Nigel Farage at a Leave Means Leave rally on Friday. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty

Need to ask where Brexit is heading? You haven’t been paying attention

Economy
Chris Johns
December 16, 2018, 13:34

Chris Johns: An economic, political and social catastrophe grows more likely by the day

There was a 23 per cent year-on-year increase in new mortgage agreements in the 12 months to October

Irish homeowners still paying the most for mortgages in euro zone

Economy
Charlie Taylor
December 14, 2018, 14:06

New data show average interest rate locally is 3.06% compared to EU average of 1.77%

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair had some words of advice for Theresa May.

Blair tells May to ‘stop banging her head off wall’ on Brexit

Economy
December 14, 2018, 12:47

Former prime minister said there is a case for a second referendum on EU membership

China’s economic growth is not matching expectations.

Chinese data show economy slowing despite stimulus

Economy
December 14, 2018, 12:47

Chinese retail sales grow at slowest pace in 15 years

Larks: Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

‘Idiot’ pictures, cakeist Brexit charades and Jack Dorsey’s Myanmar retreat

Economy
Laura Slattery
December 14, 2018, 05:45

Planet Business: YouTubers press ‘dislike’, while Google reveals its top search terms

Niall FitzGerald: “Look at the top rung of the Tory party. Very few have a strong business background.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Niall FitzGerald urges Irish ‘flexibility’ on backstop

Economy
Mark Paul
December 14, 2018, 05:25

Former Unilever chief believes backstop could lead to ‘hardest of hard borders’

Christmas lights in Henry Street, Dublin: Tax receipts estimated by EY to rise by 4.2 per cent next year, buoyed by a strong labour market and a rise in consumer spending.

State’s economy forecast to grow strongly in 2019

Economy
Michael O'Dwyer
December 14, 2018, 05:00

EY-DKM Economic Advisory predicts Irish GDP will expand by 4.2%

The ECB confirmed on Thursday that the QE programme will come to an end at the close of this month, but said that it will continue to reinvest cash from maturing bonds in its portfolio for an extended period of time.

NTMA to raise up to €18bn next year as ECB ends QE

Economy
Joe Brennan
December 13, 2018, 15:26

Government also faces an interest bill of €5.32 billion

Reunification is ultimately a political issue, of course, but economics is a big part of it.

So, how much would a united Ireland really cost?

Economy
Cliff Taylor
December 13, 2018, 13:40

Smart Money: Who would pay for a united Ireland economy and might other gains help pay the bill?

Photograph: iStock

Rent and electricity price rises push up cost of living in November

Economy
Ciara O'Brien
December 13, 2018, 11:43

Consumer Price Index rises 0.6% over the year, with monthly figures showing 0.5% decline

Exports of goods and services increased 1.5 per cent during the quarter

Irish economy on target for 7.5% full-year growth

Economy
Charlie Taylor
December 13, 2018, 11:24

New figures show economy grew 0.9% in the third quarter, according to CSO

John Major in Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan

After Brexit, Ireland can form part of new ‘grit in the oyster’

Economy
December 13, 2018, 05:55

After UK leaves, role of contrarian bulwark against France and Germany will be vacant

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, who is managing the State’s response to Brexit. A spokesman for Mr Coveney says further no-deal contingency plans will be published in due course by the Government and the EU. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Government urged to publish no-deal Brexit contingency plans

Economy
Simon Carswell
December 12, 2018, 19:00

Business groups including Ibec want detailed plans in light of UK political turmoil

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