Continued surge in corporation taxes means the Government has a war chest if energy shock endures

Energy prices and economic confidence will be influenced by the Iran conflict

Analysis suggests Ireland’s effective rate will rise minimally, but continue to average about 5%, but many Irish producers, including those in the agri-food sector, have been operating with tariffs in this range for several years

A key driver of economic resilience has been the surge in AI-related investment

With the first set of central bank meetings this year now in the rearview mirror, it's worth taking stock of where each of the Fed, Bank of England and ECB stands in relation to one another.

Legal institutions could check the US president's plans

A bolder economic strategy could place a new relationship with the EU at its centre

Markets shrugged off events in Venezuela but investigation into Fed puts pressure on the dollar

While US tariffs had a limited impact on businesses, there are signs AI sectors most exposed to AI replacement have seen job losses, while graduates are experiencing a more challenging labour market

The US Federal Reserve cut rates last week but there now is a clear division within its voter base