News Services inflation needs to come down this year – ECB’s Lane The European Central Bank needs to see momentum in services inflation come down this year…splashJune 17, 2024
News Almost 50% would refuse job offer with no remote work option – survey Nearly half of Irish jobseekers would refuse a job offer if there were no hybrid…splashJune 17, 2024
News Consumer behaviour shifting due to rising costs Cost of living pressures continue to top the agenda for consumers, new data shows. The…splashJune 14, 2024
News Consumer prices rose by 2.6% over the 12 months to May Consumer prices for goods and services rose by 2.6% over the 12 months to May.…splashJune 14, 2024
News Household savings rate increases to 14.7% The savings rate among households increased to 14.7% between January and March. New data from…splashJune 14, 2024
News New EV sales down 20% so far this year, CSO data shows The number of new electric cars sold in the first five months of the year…splashJune 13, 2024
News Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees only one 2024 cut despite inflation progress The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday and pushed out the start of rate…splashJune 13, 2024
News Oil slips on US growth worries, ample crude supply Oil prices fell in early trade today, as investors digested that the US Federal Reserve…splashJune 13, 2024
News Increase to poverty rates from pension reforms – ESRI Government plans to increase Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) to fund the State pension will…splashJune 12, 2024
News US inflation down slightly ahead of latest Fed decision US consumer inflation ticked lower last month, according to US government data, giving the US…splashJune 12, 2024
News Irish mortgage rates drop slightly in April, Central Bank data shows Irish mortgage rates dropped slightly in April, new data from the Central Bank of Ireland…splashJune 12, 2024
News Live Register figures ease by 0.3% in May, CSO data shows New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted Live Register total…splashJune 11, 2024
News Oil edges down as cautious investors await Fed meet, US CPI data Oil prices traded lower today, as investors waited for key US and China CPI data…splashJune 11, 2024
News SCSI calls for increase in building control inspections Ireland’s approach to the enforcement of building regulations requires a cultural shift, according to the…splashJune 11, 2024
News Increases in construction activity continued in May – BNP Paribas Housing commencements remain on an upward trend, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, with…splashJune 10, 2024
News Euro falls in warning sign for markets after Macron calls snap France vote The euro fell sharply today, hit by political uncertainty after gains by the far-right in…splashJune 10, 2024
News World food prices rise for third straight month in May, UN says The United Nations world food price index rose for a third consecutive month in May,…splashJune 7, 2024
News ECB policymakers warn about inflation challenge European Central Bank policymakers warned today that the final stage of pushing inflation down to…splashJune 7, 2024
News Unemployment rate steady in May at 4%, CSO data shows New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate for May was…splashJune 7, 2024
News 45% say their 60s will be the costliest decade of retirement Almost half of people in Ireland expect their 60s to be the most expensive time…splashJune 6, 2024
News Pace of growth in service sector accelerates in May The pace of growth in the service sector accelerated in May, new data shows. The…splashJune 6, 2024
News ECB interest rate cut expected, after hikes since 2022 The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to agree a quarter of a percent cut…splashJune 6, 2024
News Higher annual housing targets expected after budget New annual housing targets that will be significantly higher than the current figures are set…splashJune 5, 2024
News Euro zone business activity expands at fastest rate in a year, PMI shows Euro zone business activity expanded at its quickest rate in a year in May as…splashJune 5, 2024
News Housing Minister to seek approval to expand home loan scheme Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien will seek Government approval to expand the local authority home…splashJune 5, 2024
News Manufacturing activity stable in May, PMI shows The country’s manufacturing sector steadied last month after contracting in April although demand remained subdued,…splashJune 4, 2024
News Customers cutting costs but still value quality – survey A new survey from KPMG highlights the challenge retailers and brands face in balancing price…splashJune 4, 2024
News CSO marks 75 years of counting the Irish economy The Central Statistics Office is today marking 75 years since it was first established in…splashJune 4, 2024
News Economic growth set to moderate but remain robust in coming years The Irish economy is expected to continue expanding at a robust pace in the coming…splashMay 31, 2024
News Annual inflation increases to 1.9% in May from 1.6% in April – flash CSO data The annual rate of inflation increased to 1.9% in May, up from 1.6% in April,…splashMay 31, 2024