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Thursday - 9th April, 2026
Cover of Business Week

Shares surge and threat of ECB rate hike fades as war on hold

Bets that the European Central Bank (ECB) will hike interest rates this month were slashed yesterday, as oil prices fell on the prospect of an end to the US war in the Middle East and share prices surged. Money markets that were predicting a potential...

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Thursday - 2nd April, 2026
Cover of Business Week
Thursday - 26th March, 2026
Cover of Business Week

Central Bank issues revised 2.9pc inflation forecast after oil shocks

The Central Bank (CBI) has revised up its forecast for inflation this year to 2.9pc, due to the higher oil and gas prices that are being driven by the ongoing war in the Middle East. A more severe energy shock scenario could see inflation going over...

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Thursday - 19th March, 2026
Cover of Business Week

Tax breaks for ‘tech talent’ may be needed for Ireland’s future growth

Ireland should consider using personal tax policy to attract tech “superstars” and entrepreneurs from abroad to set up here, just as tax breaks were used to lure multinationals, according to a report by former government adviser Alan Ahearne...

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Thursday - 12th March, 2026
Cover of Business Week

Up to 1,000 firms a week targeted for involuntary strike-off

As many as 1,000 companies a week are to be targeted with potential strikeoff action by the Companies Registration Office (CRO) for failing to file their annual returns on time. It marks an intense acceleration of dealing with errant companies as the...

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