Makhlouf expects that ‘all things equal’ the ECB will cut interest rates in June
The Governor of the Central Bank has said he expects that “all things equal” the European Central Bank will cut interest rates in June. However, Gabriel Makhlouf said he remains ...
Read More Euro zone inflation heading to 2% after ‘bumpy’ road – ECB’s Lane
Euro zone inflation is heading to the European Central Bank’s 2% target next year after a “bumpy” road that will see it hover near current levels for now, the ECB’s ...
Read More Global cooperation needed around systemic risks from non-bank sector – Makhlouf
The Governor of the Central Bank has called for continued global coordination that will lead to progress in dealing with systemic risks arising from the non-bank sector. Gabriel Makhlouf said ...
Read More ‘Significant’ drop in job openings in first quarter
There was a “significant” drop in job openings in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Quarterly Employment Monitor from recruitment firm Morgan McKinley. The research showed ...
Read More ECB could cut rates more than three times in 2024 – Simkus
The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than three times this year and the reductions should not be held back if the US Federal Reserve delays its own ...
Read More Ibec forecasts 2% growth but global uncertainty will weigh on Irish economy
Business group Ibec has said the Irish economy is still performing robustly, despite rising inflation and higher interest rates. In its first Quarterly Economic Outlook for the year, Ibec is ...
Read More Construction activity returned to growth in March
Construction activity rose in March for the first month since June of last year and at the most marked rate for nearly two years, new data shows. The BNP Paribas ...
Read More AI-enabled workforce critical for future investment – IDA
IDA Ireland has said that an AI-enabled workforce is critical to transforming Ireland’s enterprise base and supporting future investment in the country. The agency has published its latest Labour Market ...
Read More Households saved €19 billion in 2023 – CSO
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that households saved 12.09% of their income in the last quarter of 2023 – and 12.4% in 2023 as a whole. The ...
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