Gloomy predictions from Davos, Ireland’s FDI declines, and Willie Walsh on Brexit

Business chiefs are six times more pessimistic about the outlook for global growth than they were a year ago, according to a new survey published on the eve of global political leaders and chief executives gathering at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Joe Brennan reports from the Swiss alpine resort.

Large-scale repatriations of profits by US multinationals from the Republic of Ireland meant total foreign direct investment fell by $121 billion (€106 billion) last year. Charlie Taylor has the details from the latest UN report.

Redmayne Bentley, a UK stockbroking and investment management company, is to close its Irish operation at the end of the month, according to Fiona Reddan.

The EU and UK will agree a "comprehensive" pact allowing air travel after Brexit, according to Willie Walsh, chief executive of Aer Lingus owner, International Consolidated Airlines' Group. Barry O'Halloran reports.

Business chiefs more pessimistic on growth outlook, says PwC

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Government nominates Philip Lane for chief economist role at ECB

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Foreign investment in Republic fell by €106bn last year, says UN

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Chinese economy last year grew at its slowest rate since 1990

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