With Amazon announcing a further nine thousand jobs job cuts this week, and Workhuman’s plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, it could be many weeks or even months before we learn how many Irish roles will be affected.
Business and technology journalist, Ciara O’Brien, analyses the latest retrenchment in the tech sector. She also examines the innovation that may arise in the indigenous market as a result, and the potential bounce for smaller tech companies and startups.
Business reporter, Ian Curran, outlines the potential risk of contagion following the bailout of Credit Suisse and the collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US.
Markets have reacted well to the Swiss deal but the wiping out of AT1 bonds, a key source of funding for Irish banks, could have implications here.
Housing delivery predicted to stagnate and fall well short of targets
Mortgage drawdowns for first-time buyers hit highest level since 2007
ECB set to cut rates again as Trump tariffs cloud outlook
Zuckerberg’s culture shift at Meta could make it hard to find new recruits willing to work in his macho organisation
Presented by Laura Slattery
