News UK inflation rate falls to lower than expected 3.9% in November British inflation plunged in November to its lowest rate in over two years, prompting investors…splashDecember 20, 2023
News Surge in flight bookings in January – AIB spending report January was the busiest month for flight bookings this year as consumers sought to escape…splashDecember 20, 2023
News Build costs up by almost 25% since 2019 – BPFI Construction costs here have gone up by almost a quarter in the last four years,…splashDecember 19, 2023
News ECB raises capital demands for 20 banks over bad loans The European Central Bank said today it had raised capital requirements for 20 banks after…splashDecember 19, 2023
News Central Bank predicts economy will shrink this year The Central Bank has become the latest economic forecaster to predict that the economy will…splashDecember 19, 2023
News Air passenger numbers in third quarter up 13% compared to last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that almost 1.4 million more passengers used…splashDecember 18, 2023
News Euro zone likely in recession, PMI surveys show The downturn in euro zone business activity surprisingly deepened in December, according to closely watched…splashDecember 18, 2023
News Prices at the pump down again in December – AA Ireland The AA Ireland’s latest monthly fuel price survey has shown another drop in petrol and…splashDecember 18, 2023
News Inflation slows to 3.9% in November from 5.1% in October – CSO The annual rate of inflation fell to 3.9% in November, new figures from the Central…splashDecember 15, 2023
News Short term mortgage arrears up 3% in third quarter The number of mortgages on private homes that were in short term arrears of less…splashDecember 15, 2023
News Housing commencements up almost 30% in past year Work began on 3,087 new homes across the State last month, according to commencement notices…splashDecember 15, 2023
News EU agrees plan to boost conditions for app based “gig” workers The European Parliament and EU member states have struck a deal on rules to strengthen…splashDecember 14, 2023
News ESRI further downgrades economic growth forecast The Economic and Social Research Institute has further downgraded its forecast for growth in the…splashDecember 14, 2023
News Fed flags end of rate hikes, sees lower borrowing costs in 2024 The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today and signaled in new economic projections…splashDecember 14, 2023
News House price growth picks up to 2.3% in October – CSO Residential property price growth picked up on a yearly basis for the second month in…splashDecember 13, 2023
News Interest rate on new mortgages dips in October – Central Bank The average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland eased very slightly in October, new…splashDecember 13, 2023
News Average motor insurance premiums fell 7% last year despite rise in cost of damage claims The average cost of a private motor insurance policy fell by 7% last year to…splashDecember 13, 2023
News Retail Ireland predicting extra €1.1bn spend in December Retailers are predicting an increase in household spending in the run-up to Christmas, despite cost-of-living…splashDecember 12, 2023
News Grocery price inflation falls again to 8.6% Grocery sales are expected to exceed €1.4 billion for the first time ever in December,…splashDecember 12, 2023
News Talks on fish quotas resume in Brussels Talks between EU fisheries ministers to finalise quota arrangements for national fishing fleets for 2024…splashDecember 12, 2023
News Revenue warns of tax implications for planning payments Revenue has warned of “potentially serious consequences” for people who do not disclose payments they…splashDecember 11, 2023
News Stamp duty on health insurance policies reduced The health insurance regulator has cut the level of stamp duty on all health insurance…splashDecember 11, 2023
News Construction activity falls for fifth month in a row Construction activity fell in November, new data from BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland has found.…splashDecember 11, 2023
News Wind provided 37% of Ireland’s electricity in November Wind provided 37% of Ireland’s electricity in November, new data shows. The latest report from…splashDecember 8, 2023
News Christmas shopping set to peak on 23 December Christmas shopping is set to peak on 23 December, new data from AIB shows. Its…splashDecember 8, 2023
News Gas demand sets new record for the month of November The last three days of November saw exceptional levels of gas demand, new figures from…splashDecember 7, 2023
News Around half of companies experienced a cyber incident – survey Almost half of organisations in Ireland have encountered cyber incidents in the last three years,…splashDecember 7, 2023
News China says exports rise for first time in seven months Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said today,…splashDecember 7, 2023
News Irish savers missing out on up to €3.5 billion in interest a year New research from price comparison website Bonkers.ie shows that Irish savers are collectively missing out…splashDecember 6, 2023
News Corporation tax take in November up 27% on last year Corporation taxes recovered strongly in the month of November, helping the Exchequer to deliver a…splashDecember 6, 2023