Next Round with Dale McDermott and David W. Higgins covers current issues in the Irish economy, politics and society. With one working abroad and one at home, we hope to give a global and young perspective that is unlike the other podcasts in your feed.
Dale McDermott is a leadership consultant and adviser based in London, having previously worked in Toronto and Dublin, where he held leadership roles in management consulting, tech and a business representative group.
David W. Higgins is an economist in Dublin, having previously worked as Chief Economist at Carraighill, an independent financial research firm with clients in New York and London.
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Next Round with Dale McDermott and David W. Higgins covers current issues in the Irish economy, politics and society. With one working abroad and one at home, we hope to give a global and young perspective that is unlike the other podcasts in your feed.
Dale McDermott is a leadership consultant and adviser based in London, having previously worked in Toronto and Dublin, where he held leadership roles in management consulting, tech and a business representative group.
David W. Higgins is an economist in Dublin, having previously worked as Chief Economist at Carraighill, an independent financial research firm with clients in New York and London.
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A new long-read article from Bloomberg draws attention to the “dating recession”, how 13.3m extra singles emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and are now adding to an “epidemic of loneliness” in the US. We discuss the decline in social and group activities, the implications for Ireland, and how it can turn around.
The US Federal Reserve delivered a 50 basis points (0.5%) cut in interest rates this week, while the Bank of England held rates unchanged. We contrast the two economies and ask if central bank independence is on the way out in the event of a second Trump presidency.
Finally, a new poll in the Irish Times gives a boost to Simon Harris and Fine Gael. It also reveals that cost-of-living concerns haven’t gone away. Voters believe this will be the main issue that determines their vote at the general election. They also believe it’s the main issue they want addressed at the budget. The poll also shows that two-third of voters believe young people have better life prospects overseas.
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