US October trade deficit lowest since 2009 as imports dip
The US trade deficit contracted sharply in October, hitting the lowest level since mid-2009 as imports declined, a trend that if sustained could see trade again adding to economic growth…
The US trade deficit contracted sharply in October, hitting the lowest level since mid-2009 as imports declined, a trend that if sustained could see trade again adding to economic growth…
Companies found it harder to do business in 2025 due to a deterioration in global cooperation on issues including trade, climate, technology and security, a survey published by the World…
Severance costs totalling €890,000 contributed towards operating profits at the Irish arm of pharmaceutical giant Roche reducing by 9% to €4.09m in 2024. New accounts filed by Roche Products (Ireland)…
Energy giant Shell revealed a weaker performance from its trading business in the latest quarter amid a drop in crude oil prices. Shares in the company dipped as a result,…
SuperValu has announced price cuts on over 500 everyday essential product, saying the move will reinforce its commitment to helping customers nationwide manage the cost of living. The retailer said…
Legislation is being drafted by the Government to remove the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the Taoiseach has said. Speaking in China, Micheál Martin said the Government had made a…
A man who says he was asked if he was willing to cut his hair for a job at a local business organisation while he was out of work has…
Global drugmakers face a battle in 2026 to secure higher prices for their prescription medicines in Europe after agreeing to cut US pricing last year under pressure from President Donald…
A decline in tourists in 11 months of 2025 compared to 2024 Updated / Thursday, 8 Jan 2026 14:34 Just under 5.9 million people visited Ireland from January to November…
Euro zone consumers kept their inflation expectations unchanged in November, predicting a steady slowdown in price growth towards the European Central Bank's 2% target in the coming years, an ECB…
The First Home Scheme, an affordable housing initiative backed by the Government, issued its report from the last quarter of 2025. According to the updates, 4,887 homes have been already…
Cotton futures are trading with Thursday losses of 27 to 36 points at midday. The outside markets continue to add more pressure today, as the US dollar index continues to…