$2 lac rent for cramped New York apartment goes viral: Watch the shocking video here

$2 lac rent for cramped New York apartment goes viral: Watch the shocking video here

The cost of living in New York City has once again become the centre of discussion after a video showing a cramped apartment listed for an exorbitant price went viral. A realtor from the city shared the clip of this unit. He also shared that this ‘worst designed apartment’ is listed for $3,459 (approximately. ₹2,00,000). … Read more

New Survey Reveals Financial Crisis Among New Yorkers: New York City Facing Economic Abyss

New Survey Reveals Financial Crisis Among New Yorkers: New York City Facing Economic Abyss

In the famous song “New York New York,” by Frank Sinatraone of his best-known lines warns that ‘Whoever makes it in New York can make it anywhere’, and that in the end, ‘it depends on you’. And although the little phrase has become popular as a call to success, in the life of new yorkers … Read more

Irish supermarkets engage in price war on milk and butter: What it means for consumers and the industry

In a rare move, top retailers in Ireland have slashed prices on two grocery essentials, giving consumers a much-needed break. The action began with Lidl’s announcement that it would be reducing prices on its own-brand milk by about 4% at 6 pm on Friday, which prompted Aldi, Tesco, and SuperValu to follow suit within just … Read more

The Impact of Tourism on Property Prices and Accommodation in Italy and Ireland: A Blessing and a Curse for Young People

Looking to buy or rent property in Italy or Ireland? It’s a good idea to consider how tourism impacts these markets. While Italy’s stunning lakes, delicious food, and rich culture attract millions of visitors each year, locals in its major cities like Milan, Rome, Venice, and Naples are facing stiff competition for affordable housing. Airbnb’s … Read more

“ECB Announces Interest Rate Rise and Bond Sell-Off in Latest Council Meeting: What’s Next for Inflation and Borrowers?”

The latest European Central Bank (ECB) council meeting resulted in a quarter point rise, while some hawkish members were seeking a half point rise. To mollify the hawks, the ECB announced quicker run down of its Government bonds holdings, which could add some upward pressure on long-term interest rates but hopefully not add to jitters … Read more

European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates, Adding Hundreds to the Cost of Tracker Mortgages

The European Central Bank (ECB) has increased its interest rates by 0.25%, in a bid to tackle euro zone inflation. The announcement, which was widely anticipated, takes the key ECB rate to 3.75%, resulting in hundreds of euros added to the annual cost of tracker mortgages. This increase follows six previous rate hikes, which have … Read more

“Renewed Pressure from Irish Government on Energy Companies to Lower Prices”

The Irish Government is putting pressure on energy companies to lower consumer bills. Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has urged prices to drop even faster amidst growing frustration, and Finance Minister Michael McGrath has called for more transparency from providers on prices. Despite this, the Government is likely to receive pressure from Sinn Féin to … Read more

“Sky Launches Smart Home Protection Service with Insurance and Tech Bundle | Sky Protect”

Sky has launched a new “smart home protection” service called Sky Protect, which offers home insurance and smart home tech in one convenient app. The package includes a suite of smart home tech products such as a video doorbell, indoor camera, leak detectors, motion sensor and contact sensors which can be accessed via the Sky … Read more

“Oxfam Report: Irish Workers Suffer 4% Pay Cut While CEO Salaries Soar by 27%”

According to Oxfam, Irish workers experienced a nearly 4% pay cut in 2022 due to wage growth lagging behind inflation, while CEOs saw their pay packets increase by more than 25%. The average pay package of the 18 top bosses of Ireland’s largest publicly quoted companies rose by 27% to €3.46 million in 2022, whereas … Read more

Finance Minister Michael McGrath Urges Caution for ECB Interest Rate Hikes Due to Real-Life Impact on People and Businesses

Finance Minister Michael McGrath has advised the European Central Bank to exhibit caution and consider the impact of raising interest rates on households and firms. He has urged businesses to contribute to the fight against inflation by cutting prices. McGrath shared this sentiment during his meeting with ECB officials in Stockholm, stating that the monetary … Read more