Irish pharma exports drive euro zone trade in first quarter
ECB report says Irish pharma exports behind jump in EU exports in first quarter
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Irish inflation eases back to 1.7% as cheaper fuel and lower airfares reduce costs
Latest data points to a slowdown in headline price growth
Irish fixed-term savings rates fall faster than interest offers on mortgages
Irish mortgage interest rates are, on average, the fifth highest across the 19 states in the euro zone
Move now or wait: First-time buyer and fixed mortgage rates
The temptation is to think that delaying the closing of the sale suits all sides but that might not be how it works out
Corporate tax take tumbles 30% for May with €1.1bn less over same month last year
Department of Finance downplays the decline, attributing it to ‘once-off’ factors
Trump Taco trade is a major headache for ECB rate setters
Increasingly erratic pronouncements and general uncertainty cannot be planned for
What does the latest ECB rate cut mean for Ireland’s mortgage holders and savers?
The eighth ECB rate reduction had been widely expected
ECB ‘getting to end’ of rates cycle after eight cuts
ECB cuts deposit rate to 2% to leave it at half of level a year ago
Avant Money cuts interest rate to below 3% ahead of expected ECB cut
Avant said interest rates on its new Flex Mortgage product will now start from 2.98%
Tariff uncertainty makes ECB decision on interest rates easy
Frankfurt expected to announce another cut as focus shifts to growth hit from US tariffs
The Irish Times view on ECB interest rates: getting near to their floor
The rapid fall in ECB interest rates since they peaked at 4 per cent also means there may not be much further to go
ECB expected to cut rates again amid speculation over Lagarde’s role
Central bank likley to implement eighth cut to interest rates since last June
Euro-zone inflation slows below 2%, strengthening case for ECB cut this week
Consumer prices rose 1.9% from a year ago in May below the European Central Bank’s target with pressure in services sector cooling
ECB governing council member convicted of bribery
Slovakia’s Peter Kažimír will continue to take part in rate-setting meetings
Christine Lagarde said to have discussed leaving ECB early to head WEF
Ousted Davos founder says central bank chief has been in talks to depart before her term ends in 2027
ECB hawk calls for rate cut pause until September amid trade tensions
Austrian central bank governor warns earlier reductions are ‘more risky’ and will have ‘no effect’ on growth in the euro zone
Average weekly earnings of Irish workers surpass €1,000 for first time
CSO data show wages grew at an annualised rate of 5.6 per cent in first quarter
EU plans sweeping stress test of non-banks
Move likely to raise concerns among hedge funds and private credit groups of greater regulatory scrutiny
Could Ireland’s new mortgage offerings save you a lot of money?
Quicker decisions and competitive rates for those not in market for green loans among the features now available
Ireland’s economic ties with US pose notable risks, European Commission warns
EU’s executive arm’s spring economic forecasts expects economy to grow by 2.2% this year
Chef for Heinz, Oral-B for Colgate: Here are cheaper alternatives to buying US products hit by tariffs
How to swap your Nikes for Adidas trainers and other suggestions to avoid buying more costly products from Trump’s America
Commerzbank delivers surprise profit jump as it fends off UniCredit
Earnings come ahead of annual shareholder meeting next week
Why the ECB is telling staff it’s time to move
European Central Bank wants employees to swap roles at a faster pace
What kind of savings rates are banks, fintechs and the State offering?
When it comes to making money out of money, finding the sweet spot is tricky
Why bother with AIB’s new non-green mortgage rates?
While AIB’s rate cuts are welcome, they don’t move the dial when compared with existing variable equivalents at the same lender
Euro-zone growth unexpectedly quickens but trade hit still ahead
First quarter GDP expands faster than economists’ forecasts
Are women paying more than men for everyday items? Oh let me count the ways
Being female comes with added financial burdens when it comes to getting goods and services
Irish average mortgages hit record €328,000 as buyers chase soaring prices
Buyers take on more debt as home prices soar
Further ECB rate cut in June all but guaranteed
Reduced inflation threat combined with hit to growth from US tariffs points towards another cut
Rate cuts may spur Irish stock market launches - report
Number of companies launching on global stock markets for the first time grew by 20% in the first three months of the year
Revolut to offer mortgages in Ireland in autumn
Fin tech company plans to start offering home loans directly through its app, with staff support
European wage growth expected to slow in 2025
Investors predict further ECB rate cuts with uncertainty over global trade
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