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Bitcoin Slides Below $70,000 Amid Market Pullback and Policy Uncertainty

February 06, 2026

Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark, slipping to its lowest level since Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November 2024. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped to an intraday low of $69,821 before recovering slightly to trade back above $70,000. The decline reflects a broader retreat from risk across global markets. In recent weeks, […]

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Personal Loan Lending Reaches New Quarterly Peak, Driven by Car and Green Finance Demand

February 06, 2026

Personal lending activity in Ireland continued its strong upward trend last year, with new figures showing record levels of borrowing across car finance, home improvements and environmentally focused loans. Data from the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland indicates that personal loan drawdowns rose sharply in the third quarter, with total values increasing by 15.7 percent […]

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ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Outlook Remains Intact

February 06, 2026

The European Central Bank has opted to keep interest rates unchanged, a move that was widely anticipated by markets, while signalling that recent currency movements have not altered its medium-term policy outlook. Having paused its policy easing cycle in June after a year of rate reductions, the ECB now finds itself in a more comfortable […]

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The Profit-First Mindset: Reshaping How Your Business Thinks About Money

January 29, 2026

At John P Burke we know many business owners see profit as something that comes at the end of the process — what is left after paying expenses, wages, and taxes. This traditional approach often …

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From Compliance to Confidence: Using Financial Reporting to Drive Better Decisions

January 29, 2026

At John P Burke we know for many businesses, financial reporting is viewed as a compliance exercise. It is something that must be done for tax purposes or regulatory requirements. However, when used s…

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Unlocking Profit Potential: How to Benchmark Your Business for Success

January 19, 2026

At John P Burke we know every business owner wants to improve performance and increase profitability, but without clear comparisons, it is difficult to know how well your business is really doing. Ben…

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