Dollar dominance under pressure amid global shifts, analyst warns
The US dollar continues to hold its position as the world’s leading reserve currency, yet signs are emerging that its dominance is being steadily eroded. That view was outlined by ...
Read More UK economy posts stronger-than-forecast growth in November
The UK economy recorded a stronger-than-anticipated expansion in November, supported by a rebound in manufacturing activity and improved performance across key sectors. Official figures show that gross domestic product increased ...
Read More PTSB reduces variable rates on State-backed retrofit loans
Permanent TSB has announced a reduction in its variable interest rates for homeowners borrowing under the Government-supported Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing household ...
Read More Construction activity continues to decline, though signs of stabilisation emerge
Activity across Ireland’s construction sector declined again in December, marking the eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from AIB. The survey shows that output ...
Read More Retirement beyond 66 increasingly viewed as a financial necessity for many workers
A growing proportion of workers in Ireland believe they will need to remain in employment well beyond the traditional retirement age in order to make ends meet, according to new ...
Read More Global unemployment set to remain steady, but quality of work remains a major concern
Global unemployment is expected to remain broadly unchanged through 2026, according to new analysis from the International Labour Organization. While this headline figure may appear reassuring, the organisation warns that ...
Read More Stamp prices set to rise in February as An Post responds to falling volumes
The cost of sending letters in Ireland is due to increase from early February, with An Post confirming higher prices for both domestic and international mail. From Tuesday 3 February, ...
Read More Construction activity continues to contract, though signs of stabilisation emerge
Activity across Ireland’s construction sector declined again in December, marking the eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from AIB. The survey shows that output ...
Read More Nearly one in five workers expect to delay retirement until 70
A significant proportion of people in Ireland believe that retiring before later life is financially unrealistic, according to new research on retirement expectations. The latest Retirement Age Financial Feasibility Survey ...
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