News Optimism among Irish firms but taking action on sustainability a challenge – KPMG Over half of Irish businesses expect to increase turnover in the next 12 months and…splashJune 26, 2023
News BIS warns world economy at critical juncture in inflation fight The world’s central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has called for…splashJune 26, 2023
News Review of occupations on critical skills list The Government has announced a review of the occupations eligible for employment permits under the…splashJune 26, 2023
News Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest in 2 years, CSO figures show Wholesale electricity prices continued to fall last month and are now back to levels not…splashJune 23, 2023
News 27% of consumers can’t afford a holiday this year As the holiday season begins, 27% of consumers say they cannot afford a holiday this…splashJune 23, 2023
News Euro zone business growth stalls in June – flash PMI Manufacturing activity has been in decline since July Manufacturing activity has been in decline since…splashJune 23, 2023
News Central Bank warns Govt not to exceed 5% spending rule in Budget or risk stoking inflation The Central Bank has warned that if Government expenditure in next year’s Budget goes beyond…splashJune 22, 2023
News Eurostat: Prices here 46% above EU average last year Prices in Ireland were higher than in any other European Union country last year, according…splashJune 22, 2023
News Oil eases on uncertain demand, market eyes US inventory data Oil futures dipped today amid demand fears after the Federal Reserve chairman hinted at further…splashJune 22, 2023
News Fuel prices jump 4% following rise in excise duty Duty on petrol increased by 6 cents per litre and 5 cents per litre on…splashJune 20, 2023
News Tax cuts could contribute to persistent inflation – TASC report Tax cuts in the budget would add fuel to an over-stimulated economy and could contribute…splashJune 20, 2023
News Supply and rate rises contributing to property price moderation – BPFI A significant increase in housing supply since pandemic restrictions were lifted together with recent interest…splashJune 20, 2023
News Nearly half of those eligible for rent relief scheme yet to apply Almost half of people eligible for the Government’s rent credit tax relief scheme have yet…splashJune 19, 2023
News Call for State pension to be set at 34% of average earnings A new campaign will be launched today calling for the Government to honour its commitment…splashJune 19, 2023
News ECB risks losing sight of ‘greedflation’ The European Central Bank risks losing sight of corporate profits as a driver of inflation…splashJune 19, 2023
News Euro zone May inflation confirmed at 6.1% Euro zone consumer inflation sharply decelerated in May, the European Union’s statistics office confirmed today,…splashJune 16, 2023
News ECB rate hikes may need to last beyond summer The European Central Bank needs to keep raising interest rates, policymakers said today, reaffirming the…splashJune 16, 2023
News Oil set to snap two-week losing streak Oil prices were set to snap a two-week losing streak today amid optimism about higher…splashJune 16, 2023
News Mortgage approvals fell in April as fewer movers and switchers secure loans A decline in the numbers of people looking to switch mortgage provider or move home…splashJune 15, 2023
News Oil extends downtrend as China economy stumbles Oil rebounded today after the previous day’s plunge, as data showed a jump in refinery…splashJune 15, 2023
News ECB expected to hike interest rates by another 0.25% The Governing Council of the European Central Bank is meeting in Frankfurt today where it’s…splashJune 15, 2023
News Residential property prices rose 3.6% in April Residential property prices nationally rose in April by 3.6% on an annual basis, according to…splashJune 14, 2023
News US Fed expected to leave rates unchanged The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged today for the first…splashJune 14, 2023
News AIB increases interest rates for deposit holders AIB and EBS have increased their interest rates on a number of deposit accounts to…splashJune 14, 2023
News Data centres needed as economy ‘tech-centred’ – Martin Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland is a “technology-centred economy” with a need for further…splashJune 13, 2023
News Calm weather leads to drop in wind energy generation in May Wind generated just 23% of Ireland’s electricity in May, with calm conditions leading to a…splashJune 13, 2023
News Prices paid for farmers’ produce drop 2.2% Returns to farmers for their produce have fallen overall from March to April this year,…splashJune 13, 2023
News Government urged to tackle energy poverty in Budget The Government is being urged to use October’s Budget to tackle energy poverty and break…splashJune 12, 2023
News Slight contraction in construction activity in May Construction activity contracted again in May, but only slightly, as demand improved. The latest BNP…splashJune 12, 2023
News McGrath calls on banks to keep mortgage customers out of arrears Speaking at a Banking Payments Federation Ireland conference, Micheal McGrath said genuine people should not…splashJune 12, 2023