Ireland recorded a fiscal deficit of €600m at end‑July, versus a €4.1bn surplus a year earlier. The Department of Finance said the swing reflected retrospective tax payments by Apple (AAPL.O) and the timing of transfers to the sovereign wealth fund.

The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, says President Trump has phoned Fed chair Wosh repeatedly since Wosh took office, breaking customary patterns of presidential contact with central bank chiefs. Call frequency varied from multiple calls in a few days to long gaps. Trump sought Wosh's views on issues including a potential Iran war and the economic impact of rapid AI development. Insiders say it is unclear whether monetary policy was discussed; one person insisted the president never raised interest rates. Wosh reportedly expressed private economic optimism consistent with his public remarks. Trump has told allies he views Wosh as an important external economic adviser. The relationship could prompt concerns about Federal Reserve independence.

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