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European markets posted their worst one-day drop in history

European markets posted their worst one-day drop in history today, as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s decision to ...
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Oil rises 2% but set for biggest weekly drop since 2008

Oil prices were set for their worst weekly drubbing since the 2008 financial crisis, despite eking out a 2% today, ...
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EU warns against ‘economic disruption’ after Trump Europe travel ban

The EU will today assess the travel ban on Europe imposed by US President Donald Trump, European Council President Charles ...
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Tourism industry says VAT deferral scheme vital

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has said a VAT deferral scheme is vital to alleviate serious cashflow pressures in the ...
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Banks urge EU to ease capital rules to fight coronavirus fallout

Europe’s banks have called on European Union authorities to ease capital rules and other regulatory barriers to helping businesses struggling ...
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World market emerge from rout as stimulus hopes calm panic

Wall Street stocks bounced in opening trade today, recovering some of the losses from yesterday’s rout, in anticipation of stimulus ...
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Economy grew by 5.5% last year – CSO

The country’s gross domestic product grew by 5.5% in 2019, likely making it the European Union’s fastest-growing economy again, new ...
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Hogan hopeful on mini-US trade deal, agriculture hurdles remain

The European Union is hopeful of reaching a “mini” trade accord with the US in the coming weeks. But there ...
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World stocks sink on coronavirus shock, oil price crash

European shares slumped across the board this morning as a lockdown in northern Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak and ...
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