Job postings increase but tariffs could lead to sharp slowdown in growth, report finds

Colin Gleeson - The Irish Times - 14:41
With EU leaders hoping to engage in dialogue with the US, there remains ‘cautious optimism’ that an agreement can be reached

Job postings were up 15.3 per cent in the first quarter compared with the same period last year, but US president Donald Trump’s tariffs mean there is potential for sharper-than-expected slowdown in job growth, according to Matrix Recruitment.

Employers demonstrated a “cautious but steady” approach to hiring in the first quarter, particularly in sectors with ongoing staff shortages such as manufacturing, engineering, and financial services, the recruitment firm said in its latest jobs report.

Manufacturing accounted for more than a quarter of live job listings. “Manufacturing remains a key generator of jobs in Ireland, and we are seei...
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