Cliff Taylor: Who would benefit from a new 30 per cent tax rate?Smart Money: It may go the way of previous promises to abolish USCThu Mar 24 2022 - 12:19
War in Ukraine exacerbates Irish economic problems lurking in the backgroundEveryone agreed with what needed to be done during Covid – but this consensus is already shatteredSat Mar 19 2022 - 02:00
Cliff Taylor: A ‘perfect storm’ is creating labour shortages across professional servicesSmart Money: Firms struggle to find enough accountants and lawyers in booming marketThu Mar 17 2022 - 12:32
Why are Irish gas and electricity prices going up?Cliff Taylor: Ukraine war has intensified existing pressures – and further price rises may lie aheadTue Mar 15 2022 - 16:45
Cliff Taylor: Energy security now central to economic planningGetting it right requires facing up to trade-offs to deliver long-term projectsSat Mar 12 2022 - 02:00
Firms and jobs will be lost without help on energy costs, Ibec saysBusiness lobby group writes to Taoiseach asking for urgent assistance for firmsFri Mar 11 2022 - 18:20
Covid hit some incomes, this crisis will hit everyone’sThe inflation rate could approach 9 per cent, with a big shock to the cost of livingFri Mar 11 2022 - 15:08
Has the ECB now paved the way for higher interest rates?Smart Money: Ukraine war has pushed up inflation and central banks are under pressure to actThu Mar 10 2022 - 11:58
The Irish Times view on energy security: Old questions, a new urgencyJust as worst of Covid-19 appeared to be passing, economic outlook upended againThu Mar 10 2022 - 07:00
Emergency powers may be used to house Ukrainian refugeesMeasures last used during pandemic to build temporary hospitals and testing centresTue Mar 08 2022 - 01:00
Consumers and businesses face soaring energy pricesESB says wholesale gas prices it pays have risen 16-fold over past yearMon Mar 07 2022 - 20:36
Cliff Taylor: Boycotting Russian gas may be necessary in the economic warMove would send prices sky-rocketing and leave Europe scrambling for suppliesSat Mar 05 2022 - 02:00
Risk of a big economic shock from Ukraine war is rising fastSmart Money: Surging prices for oil, gas and food threaten a big jump in inflationThu Mar 03 2022 - 11:06
Cliff Taylor: What is happening as the latest sanctions on Russia bite?Explainer: The rouble collapses as Russia faces a damaging financial squeezeMon Feb 28 2022 - 17:15
Germany signals interest in Ireland’s wind energy infrastructureGreen hydrogen would be exported to supply German industrial sectorMon Feb 28 2022 - 05:00
Cliff Taylor: Will the EU now start to move away from Russian gas?Ukraine crisis raises new questions about energy security and the move to clean energySat Feb 26 2022 - 02:00
Cliff Taylor: Another wave of economic uncertainty has hitCost of living squeeze to tighten as energy prices head higherThu Feb 24 2022 - 16:56
Cliff Taylor: Ireland now in the grip of an unexpected jobs boomKey political challenge will be to use fruits of recovery wisely and effectivelySat Feb 19 2022 - 02:00
Will the price of Irish houses just keep on rising?Cliff Taylor: key policy challenge is to provide a supply of homes at more affordable pricesThu Feb 17 2022 - 11:47
Cliff Taylor: Why is the State giving €200 to people with bulging bank accounts?Idea State can protect us all from inflation is dangerous fallacySat Feb 12 2022 - 02:00
How does inflation in Ireland compare with other EU countries?Explainer: State outpaces European counterparts on rent and transport risesThu Feb 10 2022 - 13:06
Interest rates are heading up – here are five things you need to knowSmart Money: From mortgages, to the markets and the State finances, change is comingThu Feb 10 2022 - 11:47
Surge in inflation hits lower-income households and older people hardestCentral Bank research based on spending patterns of different households from CSO dataTue Feb 08 2022 - 12:23
Cliff Taylor: The challenges in dealing with the rising cost of livingAnalysis: Every house has own inflation rate, presenting difficulty in addressing price surgeMon Feb 07 2022 - 13:09
Cliff Taylor: Young people being fleeced on housing. Let's not do the same on pensionsIt now looks like they will be stuck with the cost of baby-boomer pensionsSat Feb 05 2022 - 02:00
Irish bond prices fall amid international sell-offFalls sparked by signs central banks may hike interest rates more quickly than expectedFri Feb 04 2022 - 05:26
What does the row about the State pension age mean for your finances?Smart Money: There is a lot more is at stake than when you might retireThu Feb 03 2022 - 12:06
Partners drive gender pay divide to over 30% at DeloitteFirm cuts pay gap for staff but men still dominate among long-serving partnersMon Jan 31 2022 - 07:34
Cliff Taylor: Your energy bills are now only heading one way – higherEnergy supplies may be held hostage in Ukraine crisis with impact on prices across EuropeSat Jan 29 2022 - 02:00
Remote working: just what will it look like after the pandemic?Smart Money: The sector you work in will be a vital determinant of what is on offerThu Jan 27 2022 - 10:39
Irish economy set to take off as easing of restrictions triggers a spending surgeUncertainties remain but one thing we do know is a mini consumer boom is comingSat Jan 22 2022 - 02:00
How much will your wage package increase this year?Smart Money: businesses report a tightness in the jobs market not seen for yearsThu Jan 20 2022 - 12:25
Inflation is back with a bang but how long will it stick around?Cliff Taylor: There are several reasons to be nervous about the outlookSat Jan 15 2022 - 02:00
Why 2022 will be a year of living dangerously for investorsSmart Money: inflation is rising and the interest rate cycle is turningThu Jan 13 2022 - 10:58
Cliff Taylor: Time to plan for implications of working from homePandemic labour trends may boost living standards, output and balanced developmentSat Jan 08 2022 - 02:00
Cliff Taylor: 15 key economic issues to watch out for in 2022Smart Money: The only real certainty is uncertainty as we continue to grapple with the pandemicThu Jan 06 2022 - 12:03
Cliff Taylor: Brexit strictures neatly navigated by Republic to dateTrade flow changes likely long-lasting and deep with article 16 threat constantly in airTue Jan 04 2022 - 05:58
Cliff Taylor: How to plan for another year of Covid-19 uncertaintyBuilding long-term flexibility in the health system and business supports will be vitalSat Jan 01 2022 - 02:00
Cliff Taylor: Time for the IDA to spread its success NorthWe could have an all-Ireland offering if it shared its secrets of how to attract FDIFri Dec 24 2021 - 10:08
Economy 2021: A landmark year but enormous uncertainty still prevailsPotential wide and rapid transmission of Omicron adds a significant short-term riskFri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00
Ireland to support French EU presidency on 15% corporate tax rateKPMG tax partner says Paschal Donohoe may be able to limit effect on Irish businessesWed Dec 22 2021 - 19:08
Big Irish firms to face 15% corporate tax under EU proposalsCoalition had indicated intention to retain existing 12.5% rate for such companiesTue Dec 21 2021 - 19:07
Question mark over OECD global tax rate as Biden agenda faltersIt is in Ireland’s interests for 15 per cent levy to apply in US as wellMon Dec 20 2021 - 17:58
Cliff Taylor: Electricity rebate is bad politics and bad policyWhat is the Government thinking of with such a messy and out of step measure?Sat Dec 18 2021 - 02:00
Cliff Taylor: The interest rate cycle has turned – what happens now?Smart Money: Variable mortgage rates could increase and trackers could be affected as wellFri Dec 17 2021 - 11:12
Irish exporters get reprieve as post-Brexit checks on goods delayedVaradkar welcomes extension while EU-UK talks on Northern Ireland protocol continueWed Dec 15 2021 - 19:29
Cliff Taylor: Winding down Covid economic subsidies will be a treacherous taskOnce a Government support is introduced, doing away with it is never easySat Dec 11 2021 - 02:00
Housing squeeze not going away for buyers, and could get worse for rentersSmart Money: New forecasts show particular affordability problems for renters in coming yearsThu Dec 09 2021 - 11:04
Cliff Taylor: Pandemic boom gives Ireland precious room for manoeuvreEconomic rebound gives Government scope to deal with persistent Covid uncertaintySat Dec 04 2021 - 02:00
Irish families’ wealth is surging, helped by house pricesSmart Money: Household wealth on track to exceed €1tn next yearThu Dec 02 2021 - 11:35
