But the UK currency could fall sharply if it becomes clear that we are heading for no trade deal

Economic forecasting this year has been like trying to shoot a fast-moving target and even forecasts published just over a month ago by the IMF and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development have been overtaken by events as a  second ...

Economist Oliver Mangan says retail spending figures point to a strong rebound over the summer but stock market are still falling back

Lockdowns would also test the limits of fiscal policy to continue providing high levels of support to the economy

There are signs that the recovery is losing momentum

The number of new coronavirus cases has increased in recent weeks in many countries, posing a growing threat to the economic recovery.  Governments, particularly in Europe, are responding by introducing partial lockdowns and increased restrictions.

Ireland is stepping up preparations for a hard Brexit, where the UK would move to trading under World Trade Organisation rules from the start of next year

Irish GDP fell by 6.1% in quarter two following a decline of 2.1% in the first quarter

The Fed has a dual mandate of maintaining stable prices while maximising employment, writes Oliver Mangan

Little progress is being made in the EU-UK trade talks even as the clock ticks down towards the end of the Brexit transition period in December.