Permanent TSB has confirmed its focus remains on the Bawag Group takeover proposal, stating that no formal offer has been received from Axis Group, the firm founded by former banker Mark Duffy.
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Ireland's exchequer collected €4.9 billion in corporation tax during September 2026, representing a €3 billion increase driven by multinational companies advancing their tax payments ahead of schedule.
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Global Financial Markets Face Unprecedented Strain Amid Iran Conflict Volatility
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Global Oil Markets Retreat as Gulf Supply Stabilisation Offsets Geopolitical Tensions
International petroleum markets experienced a decline of approximately one percent following improved crude shipments from Gulf regions and unexpected American stockpile growth, while diplomatic initiatives between Washington and Tehran influence market sentiment.









