Corporation tax to boost Exchequer figures for 2019
Exchequer figures to be released later today are expected to show a surplus of €1.5bn for last year. The surplus is mainly due to higher than forecast levels of corporation ...
Read More Mild downturn in manufacturing continues in December
The final AIB PMI survey of Irish manufacturers for 2019 revealed a further deterioration in business conditions in December. The extent of the downturn remained mild, with new orders and ...
Read More Euro gains and sterling shines as growth optimism cheers investors
The euro, the pound and some trade-sensitive currencies rallied as the dollar slid to a six-month low today. Investors are confident that global growth prospects are improving and that US-China ...
Read More Economy sees GDP growth of 1.7% in third quarter
The economy – as measured by gross domestic product – grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter. GDP stood 5% higher than it ...
Read More US and China strike deal to ease growing trade tensions
The US and China agreed to the first phase of a broader trade agreement that will see the US reduce tariffs, and at least temporarily calm fears of an escalating ...
Read More Motor premiums rise 42% despite cost of claims falling – Central Bank research
Average motor insurance premiums in Ireland rose 42% between 2009 and 2018, despite a decrease of 2.5% in the average cost of claims per policy over the same period, new ...
Read More Euro zone business growth stayed weak in December – PMIs
Euro zone business growth remained weak in December, with tepid foreign demand exacerbating a contraction in manufacturing and offsetting a slight pick-up in services activity. IHS Markit’s Euro Zone Composite ...
Read More New five year plan to future-proof manufacturing sector here
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys has today launched a five year plan to future-proof the manufacturing sector here. Ireland’s Industry 4.0 Strategy was launched at the ...
Read More 50% of small enterprises impacted by Brexit – survey
A new survey has found that more than half of small and medium-sized Irish enterprises are experiencing some or significant impact as a result of Brexit. The research also found that ...
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