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Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark, slipping to its lowest level since Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November 2024. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped to an intraday low of $69,821 before recovering slightly to trade back above $70,000. The decline reflects a broader retreat from risk across global markets. In recent weeks,…

Confidence among prospective home buyers remains strained, with many expressing growing frustration at the pace of housing delivery across Ireland. According to recent consumer sentiment research from MyHome, concern about the wider property market remains high, while only a small minority believe recent housing policy measures have made purchasing a home any easier. The survey…

The Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting, as policymakers wait for clearer signals that easing conditions in the labour market are translating into lower inflation. Economists anticipate that the Monetary Policy Committee will keep the benchmark Bank Rate at 3.75%, reflecting a cautious approach as…

Electricity bills often feel opaque, yet there is no single standard bill that applies to every household. What you pay depends on several factors, including where you live, how much electricity you use, and when you use it. Over recent years, these variables have become even more important as costs across the energy system have…

New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicates a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales at the start of the year, with January recording the highest number of new electric car registrations on record. A total of 7,319 new electric cars were registered during the month, representing an increase of 48.7% compared…

Inflation across the euro area eased in January, signalling the start of a period of softer price pressures that many economists expect to persist well into the year ahead. The latest figures suggest that the European Central Bank is likely to maintain its current interest rate stance for the foreseeable future. Data showed that annual…

New figures show that wind power continued to play a central role in Ireland’s energy mix during 2025, supplying approximately one third of all electricity generated across the island. The data highlights both the growing scale of renewable generation and the challenges facing the national grid. According to Wind Energy Ireland’s latest annual report, the…

At KAAS we know many business owners see profit as something that comes at the end of the process — what is left after paying expenses, wages, and taxes. This traditional approach often results in profit being treated as an afterthought rather than a priority. The profit-first mindset turns that logic around. It focuses on…

Growth across Ireland’s manufacturing sector remained relatively subdued last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index published by AIB. While activity continued to expand, the pace of improvement softened compared with December, reflecting weaker gains in both production and new orders. The survey highlighted subdued export demand and caution among clients, driven by ongoing…

A new industry survey suggests a confident outlook for Ireland’s travel sector heading into 2026, underpinned by strong profitability and rising revenues across much of the industry. According to the latest Annual Industry Barometer from the Irish Travel Agents Association, 86% of respondents reported that their business made a profit last year. Nearly half of…