The IMF sees property and tax as potential threats

Donald Trump’s tax proposals could be a threat

Tom Maguire

It doesn't seem that long since I wrote about the IMF coming to Ireland but, sacre bleu, that was a year ago and they've been again and recently published their report. They welcomed Ireland's continued strong economic growth which they say lead to a rapid reduction in unemployment and strengthened public and private balance sheets.

But they continued: "While the outlook remains positive, lingering crisis legacies, rising housing prices, and external downside risks mainly from resurgent global protectionism, adverse effects from Brexit, and ongoing changes in the international tax landscape-pose challenges". So not quite the future's so bright I have to wear shades.