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ECB breaks record streak of rate hikes as economy weakens

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected today, snapping an unprecedented streak of ten consecutive rate hikes, ...
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Mortgage drawdowns fall 22%, driven by switching slump

Mortgage drawdowns were down almost 22% between July and September when compared to the same period last year. New figures ...
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ECB Governing Council expected to leave rates unchanged

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) meets in Athens today where it’s widely expected to leave interest ...
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Job vacancies down 28% on last year

Job vacancies declined by 28% year-on-year and by 7% on a quarterly basis according to the latest Jobs Index from ...
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Housing completions up 14% in third quarter – CSO

There was an increase of 8,452 in new dwelling completions in the third quarter of this year, according to the ...
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Calls for more modular housing to address shortages

Modular housing units need to be constructed in higher volumes in order to address the housing shortage crisis, according to ...
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Four in five firms plan pay increases next year with average of 3.8%

Around four in five businesses are planning on increasing pay for employees in 2024, with an average pay rise of ...
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Petrol and diesel prices dip in October – AA Ireland

The latest AA Ireland monthly Fuel Price Survey shows a slight drop in petrol and diesel prices over the last ...
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EU signs digital services agreement with Ireland

The European Commission has signed an administrative arrangement with the newly established media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, to support new ...
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