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Property shares, including housebuilder Cairn, were in demand in Dublin

European shares close off highs on Italian political woes

Markets
July 19, 2019, 18:22

Irish banking shares amongst the worst performers as the Iseq drops

High Court rejected arguments by AIB and Bank of Ireland that it is not lawful to require debtors and their dependants to live for a certain period at a level below the reasonable living expenses set out by the Insolvency Service of Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson

Debtors keep homes as court accepts insolvency deals outside guidelines

Personal Finance
July 19, 2019, 16:08

Landmark court ruling rebuffs AIB and Bank of Ireland efforts to block Personal Insolvency Arrangements

John Williams, chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (centre), has called for action on rates.

Dollar under pressure after Fed fuels bets on large rate cut

Markets
July 19, 2019, 07:39

New York Fed president argues for pre-emptive measures on low inflation rate

Online clothes retailer Asos plunged 23.19 per cent, wiping more than £500 million sterling off its value, after the company warned that profits would slump this year. Photograph: Reuters

Poor results, profit warnings and economic fears overshadow Europe’s markets

Markets
July 18, 2019, 18:49

Ryanair shares fall as EasyJet confirms it is hiring Irish carrier’s outgoing chief operating officer, Peter Bellew

The sterling exchange rate is vital for Irish exporters, for tourism, for cross-border and online shopping and for the the tens of thousands of people and businesses who operate some parts of their lives in the two currencies.

Will Boris Johnson send sterling spiralling towards parity – and what would this mean?

Markets
July 18, 2019, 12:09

Smart Money: How does a plunge affect the economy and consumers?

CRH rose in early trading, with analysts at Morgan Stanley giving the stock an “overweight” rating, but it closed down 2.15 per cent at €29.55.

European shares edge lower amid trade tensions

Markets
July 17, 2019, 19:10

Iseq underperforms peers with 1 per cent drop

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt taking part in a debate on Monday night. Photograph: Louis Wood - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Sterling plunges to six-month low as no-deal Brexit worries build

Markets
July 16, 2019, 20:04

Brexit jitters and recent poor British economic data have been keeping sterling subdued and near its lowest levels in years

Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Iseq boosted by CRH sale of distribution business

Markets
July 16, 2019, 18:08

Market report: Strong day for European shares but US indexes under pressure

Some of the best value to be had eating out this summer is in the State’s finer establishments – just as long as you get in and get out early. Photograph: iStock

Cheap eats: The early bird captures the best deal

Personal Finance
July 16, 2019, 09:57

Some might seem unusually early but they’re worth beating the crowd for to get the best value

If the option exists to reduce four to three, it seems sensible to do this. Photograph: Getty Images

Are four credit cards better than three?

Personal Finance
July 16, 2019, 05:50

Q&A: Dominic Coyle answers your personal finance questions

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

Stock take: Breaking the rules and living on hope

Personal Finance
July 16, 2019, 05:45

Some market jitters ahead would not be surprising

Karl Quinn: ‘When I was starting out as an actor, it was almost a badge of honour to spend everything I earned.’

‘We bought a house in 2006 and I still cannot bring myself to mention the price’

Personal Finance
July 16, 2019, 05:00

Me & My Money: Karl Quinn, actor

“The only reason stock markets have been an excellent investment is because of the gargantuan returns generated by a handful of stocks (think Apple, Amazon and the likes).” Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

Picking winners: is diversification blunting investment returns?

Personal Finance
July 16, 2019, 05:00

Concentrated portfolios are in theory more likely to outperform the market

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Wall Street’s three main indexes flitted between slight gains and losses on Monday. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

London’s week-long losing streak ends on strong Chinese growth

Markets
July 15, 2019, 19:09

China figures lift European markets and ease investor concerns over global slowdown

Facebook’s interest in breaking into digital currencies with libra indicates that the technology is becoming more mainstream. Photograph: Dado Ruvic

Volatile president lambasts volatile cryptocurrencies

Markets
July 13, 2019, 05:15

Cantillon: Whatever about Bitcoin, is Trump correct to be critical of Facebook’s libra?

US president Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday. US stocks edged higher and the dollar fell as hopes rose for an imminent interest rate cut. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

Markets sound cautious note as FTSE hits week-long losing streak

Markets
July 12, 2019, 19:41

Talk of interest rate cut keeps US markets buoyant, but data from China disappoints

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire ges to host G7 finance ministers.

France set to join Trump in objecting to Facebook’s Libra

Markets
July 12, 2019, 13:07

French concerned about money laundering and financing terrorism

Facebook’s proposed libra digital coin must show it is “rock solid” before it can be allowed to launch, Bank of England governor Mark Carney said. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Facebook’s libra project set back by central bankers’ fears

Markets
July 11, 2019, 20:21

US Fed’s Jerome Powell and Bank of England governor Mark Carney both urge caution on crypto project

US drug distributors gained but pharma lost as White House drops proposed rule forcing drug companies to hand discounts to patients rather than middlemen who negotiate purchases on behalf of insurers. Photograph: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Markets dip in Europe as US rate cut euphoria ebbs

Markets
July 11, 2019, 19:10

Ryanair recovers from turbulence over executive departures and warnings on routes

When the local property tax was first introduced back in 2013, an exemption was offered for first time buyers (exemption B).

Claiming an exemption from property tax? Now you must prove it

Personal Finance
July 11, 2019, 04:47

Penalties up to €3,000 for those incorrectly claiming exemption for buying home in 2013

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