Surprise UK interest rate rise drives bank shares

Central banks in Frankfurt and US committed to ending stimulus

US shares hit record highs on Trump comments

Claim that Tehran appears to be standing down sparked relief rally in markets

Stocks calmer on Tuesday but trade fears linger

Ireland’s benchmark Iseq overall index up 0.28%, outperforming European peers

Bank rally pushes markets up again

Dublin’s Iseq bucks trends falling 76 points to 7,102

European shares slip as oil hits seven-month low

Ryanair buoyed by weaker oil prices while Smurfit Kappa, BoI and PTSB also rise

Aryzta drags down Iseq as European stocks rise

Bank of Ireland rally as Italy’s Generali bid news sparks revival in European banks

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A round-up of business events happening this week

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A round up of business events happening this week

European stocks rise in first week of year

Bank of Ireland’s good run continues with stock finishing 0.7% ahead at 30 cent

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All eyes fixed on US debt ceiling stand-off

Ryanair gains as air travel tax scrapped in budget but Aer Lingus closes slightly down

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Equity markets rise on US housing data

Euro at four-month low as traders assess wider implications of Cypriot bailout