As we step into 2024, understanding the economic landscape becomes crucial for businesses and individuals alike. We look at the anticipated economic patterns affecting Ireland and the broader global market, based on insights from various expert analyses and forecast reports.

In the chessboard of global geopolitics, localized conflicts can have far-reaching economic impacts. The flare-up of hostilities between Israel and Hamas is no exception. As an observer of the unfolding events, it’s crucial to distil the complexities into a cogent analysis of potential economic repercussions, particularly for Europe’s economy.

In the world of economics and finance, interest rates are often viewed as the pulse that gauges the health of an economy. Their current structure and cost undoubtedly have a profound influence on economic growth. When we consider the landscape today, one can't help but ponder the long-term ramifications of persistent high interest rates, especially given the vast deficits that many nations carry on their ledgers.

When you're sipping a drink by the beach, the last thing you expect is to be urgently evacuated. But that was our reality this summer in Rhodes. Our family's holiday was abruptly cut short, not because of some security threat or health scare, but due to the alarming realities of global warming. It was an eye-opener to witness how it directly impacted the lives of the locals.