Jim Power

Ireland

Podcaster and Blogger at Freelance

In a world of economic confusion & fear I aim to bring an honest approach to anybody who will listen. Deise Hurling, QPR, & Arsenal. podcast The Other Hand

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Jim Power: Ireland must diversify as 'Taco' brings too much uncertainty

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

We always suspected that the second Trump presidency would be volatile, uncertain, and chaotic, but few would have guessed just how chaotic it would turn out to be, and unfortunately there is still a long way to go. For business, for consumers, and for virtually every government around the globe, the result is huge uncertainty, and this does not bode well for future economic activity or political stability.
Jim Power: Trump's actions are a much needed wake up call for Ireland and EU

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

Donald Trump is shaking up the world in every conceivable manner and little is escaping his all-encompassing attention. Much of what he is trying to achieve could be considered negative in terms of the environment, global trade and economic activity, disease prevention, aid to poorer countries, and just the general sense that he is giving license to many leaders around the world to do whatever they feel like doing with impunity.
Europe suddenly looks appealing amid Trump's policy instability

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

Amidst all the gloom, doom, and intense uncertainty permeating the world now, Irish borrowers got a piece of good news last week. The ECB delivered the seventh interest rate cut since June 2024, and the good news is that there is more to come.
The business of sport - in conversation with rising motor racing star Alex Denning

2 months ago | player.fm | Jim Power |Chris Johns |David A. Yovanno |Todd Crawford

No BS Allowed - Are you sick of empty suits telling you to work harder? - Learn about The Maverick Selling Method, which models the world's best salespeople and what they do differently. If you are in sales and are passionate about selling, you will like this podcast. The focus is on b2b sales and selling. If you are selling or in sales, this podcast is for you. I cover cold calling, spin selling, challenger sale, solution selling, and advanced selling skills. Strategic selling, LinkedIn, sa ...
Jim Power: Central bankers face dilemma with shift in global trading order

Mar 23, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

We live in uncertain times, anxiously awaiting the next pronouncement or action from US president Donald Trump or de-facto vice president Elon Musk. The world is confused and few understand what is happening or what will happen. Tariffs are the immediate focus and Trump is sending a message that he wants to dramatically change the global trading order. This is consistent with his anti-free trade views, which he has espoused for four decades.
Jim Power: Confused picture for Central Bankers

Feb 23, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

In the world of economics and politics the surge in inflation in 2022 and the subsequent tightening of interest rates to bring it back under control has really been the biggest economic and political story in many countries around the world over the past couple of years. As 2024 progressed it seemed that the battle against inflation had been won as headline inflation rates decelerated sharply and central banks responded with a so far quite significant easing of interest rate policy.
Jim Power: Addressing infrastructure now an emergency for our exposed economy

Feb 16, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

It has long been feared that Donald Trump’s second presidency would be more extreme than his first and would be characterised by chaos, volatility, and uncertainty. Less than a month in, I think it is safe to say the situation is evolving in a more dramatic way than could have been imagined.
Jim Power: Life for next Government is going to be trickier

Dec 1, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

The 2024 general election campaign has been unusual on a lot of different counts, not least due to the contrasting campaign performance of Fine Gael on one side and Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil on the other. The three parties went into election day neck and neck and voter volatility created massive uncertainty. However, it was clear that the three main parties had a strong desire to attain power, just as Fianna Fáil, the Progressive Democrats and Fine Gael had back in 2007.
Can we bridge the big divides? Whoever wins?

Nov 5, 2024 | player.fm | Jim Power |Chris Johns

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Jim Power: We cannot afford to be complacent about the economy

Nov 3, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Jim Power

The British budget last week represented a real return to old-fashioned ‘old-Labour’ big government. Faced with a yawning gap in the public finances and the reality of many promises made during the recent general election campaign, chancellor Rachel Reeves managed to deliver a significant package of tax increases, largely levied on people who would not ever be likely to vote Labour, and significant spending increases directed at people who would always be likely to vote the party.