The recently-published analysis on the potential impact of Brexit on the Irish economy, which was commissioned from Copenhagen Economics by the Government, makes for sober, but not surprising, reading.

It has been a total and utter rollercoaster ride on equity markets over the past couple of weeks.

Since the EU and the UK agreed a fudge that allowed the Brexit negotiations proceed to the second stage in December, there was a growing sense, at least in my mind, that the UK would be forced and probably willing to compromise in order to achieve the softest form of Brexit possible.

Given what is happening in his country’s economy and financial markets, Donald Trump will undoubtedly have a greater swagger than usual, writes Jim Power.

Housing and health have dominated most of the political and media headlines relating to the economy so far in 2018, writes Jim Power.

I am not sure if Ireland is unique in this regard, but our propensity for negativity and backbiting has to be seen to be believed.

At the beginning of every year we look ahead at what is possible and rarely factor in unexpected events always out there, writes Jim Power.

For the small and very open Irish economy, 2017 set a positive backdrop and one that was reflected in a strong Irish growth performance, writes Jim Power

As we approach Christmas and the end of another year, it is certainly justifiable to look back on the performance of the Irish economy with a certain degree of satisfaction, writes Jim Power.

Advice of expert groups must be heeded as the stakes are very high, says Jim Power