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<p>The rate of growth in the Irish services sector was ahead of the flash Eurozone and UK PMIs at 51.7 and 53.1, respectively, but below the US PMI at 57.9.</p>

economy

Service sector outlook deteriorates 'sharply' despite solid October

'Concerns over inflation, with a jump in cost pressures in October mainly due to fuel and energy' account for the drop in sentiment

<p>Irish inflation has increased to 4%, driven by a continued upward push on energy prices, data published by the Central Statistics Office on Tuesday shows.</p>

economy

Ireland's inflation increases to 4% as rising energy prices hit home

<p>In its 'Back to School' survey for 2026, children's charity Barnardos found the average amount asked for by schools was €83 in primary and €128 in post-primary. File picture</p>

politics

Calls for State to 'fund schools properly' and abolish voluntary contributions

Euro banknotes

economy

Inflation expected to dampen domestic economic growth

Close-up of a couple receiving key of their new real estate.

economy

Inflation worse for under 35s and renters, says CSO

Energy prices

economy

Wholesale cost of electricity almost doubles in a year, CSO reports

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Riots in France may end like Paris '68 — and Marine Le Pen could be the biggest winner

Jean-Luc Mélenchon wants students and workers to unite on the streets. But the ultimate beneficiary of such agitation could be the French right wing, writes Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate

Limerick hospital staff say rising living costs make Government pay offer inadequate

SIPTU, INMO and Fórsa representatives say inflation, commuting costs, high rents and staffing pressures are adding to workers’ financial strain.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Asking prices for homes rise at lowest rate for three years

Asking prices for homes rise at lowest rate for three years

However, affordability is 'clearly problematic for many', the latest MyHome quarterly property report shows

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

French President Macron votes in the first round of the 2024 snap legislative elections

David McNamara: France faces its Waterloo on bond markets

The ECB holds a reserve ‘bazooka’ that could aid France

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Belgium Europe Microsoft

Dublin AI summit ‘will not be affected by industrial action’

The International AI Summit in Dublin's RDS will bring together EU heads of state and global business leaders

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027

Inflation will 'wash away' budget measures, economics professor warns

Darragh O’Leary, an economics lecturer at UCC, also warned that the Government's spending decisions will lead to greater and greater inflation in the future.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Europe Economy

Eurozone inflation tops estimates to hit three-year high

It bolsters expectations that the European Central Bank will lift interest rates further

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

4 signs using AI might be affecting your mental health - and when to seek help

Bank of Ireland predicts inflation will peak at 4% this year

The bank has revised upwards its forecast for Irish GDP this year

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline

Inflation rises to 3.9% in September as energy costs push prices higher

Impact of volatile global energy market 'laid bare' by the latest inflation figures

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Housing completions taking nearly twice as long as a decade ago, Central Bank says

Housing completions taking nearly twice as long as a decade ago, Central Bank says

Central Bank forecasts 39,500 new homes this year, 41,000 next year and 45,000 in 2028

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

IMF: World has weathered energy shock due to Middle East war better than expected

IMF: World has weathered energy shock due to Middle East war better than expected

The International Monetary Fund predicts that global economic output is still expected to expand by about 3% in 2026 — but cautioned that risks remained high

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Average interest rate on consumer loans drops significantly

Average interest rate on consumer loans drops significantly

Ireland now has the 11th highest interest rates in the eurozone up from 12th place in June

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Mortgage application loan agreement and house key

Remortgaging and switching activity surges in July

The ECB is meeting next month and is expected to increase interest rates again

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices

Households remain squeezed by price rises

'The impact from Europe's record-breaking summer on food and crop yields also remains a concern for grocery inflation over the coming months'

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Warsh Says Fed Has No Tolerance For Elevated Inflation

David McNamara: The US Fed’s ‘say nothing’ strategy testing markets

Chair Kevin Warsh eschewed providing forecasts for the Fed’s June macro projections, and the Fed has dramatically reduced the length of its monetary policy statements since his arrival

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Irish Economy As Latest Retail Figures Released

Inflation rate moderates to 3.1% as eurozone grows faster than expected

Data from CSO reveals energy prices in Ireland over the past year rose 6.5%, as food prices also increased by 0.8%

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Irish Government's Summer Economic Statement

Summer Economic Statement: Ministers won't have anything like €8.5bn for Budget 2027

Jack Chambers and Simon Harris will have €7bn to play with after €1.5bn in tax cuts. But much of it is already accounted for. And watch out for public sector pay demands, writes PAUL HOSFORD

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

ECB likely to hold off on rate hike as eurozone inflation falls

Annual inflation rate in June stood at 2.8% across the eurozone — down from 3.2% in May

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Man shopping at the supermarket - blurred motion

Inflation slows as food prices moderate

Consumer prices rose by 0.3% in the month between May 2026 and June 2026.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Business meeting

Record number of start-ups founded in first half of 2026

A report from Vision-net by CRIF shows 14,949 companies were established to the end of June, a 13% increase on the same period last year, with strong growth recorded across all geographic regions and various sectors

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Refueling at a modern gas station with green fuel pumps and a customer filling their vehicle in a well-lit, organized space duri

Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month

Due to expire on July 31, the cuts to excise duties on petrol and diesel will continue until the end of August

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Bank of Ireland's new Dublin headquarters

ECB’s Philip Lane believes inflation will top 2% for some time

The remarks underscore the ECB’s belief that progress toward a lasting peace with Iran isn’t enough on its own to tame inflation in Europe

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Inflation forecast to largely cancel out pay rises as energy price hikes 'erode' disposable income

Inflation forecast to largely cancel out pay rises as energy price hikes 'erode' disposable income

The Central Bank said 'expectations around real wages have declined'

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

David McNamara: ECB is fighting the last war on inflation

The ECB was burned by being late to react after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but the peace deal in the Middle East raises the risk that this time it made an error of hiking rates too soon

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Electric bill charges paper

Vulnerable households get less protection than well-off from energy price hikes, ESRI says

The Economic and Social Research Institute's associate research professor Dr Claire Keane said: 'More targeted measures could better protect vulnerable groups at a lower cost'

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

Eurozone interest rate hike to put ECB at vanguard of global tightening

The response of officials in Frankfurt to the energy shock unleashed by US president Donald Trump’s attack on Iran will aim to ensure that the fastest eurozone inflation since 2023 doesn’t become entrenched

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

Inflation remains high ahead of interest rate meeting

With inflation running well ahead of the European Central Bank's target of 2%, an interest rate increase looks likely next month

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Central Bank of Ireland conference

Slower growth and higher inflation could 'test borrowers'

Central Bank of Ireland warns of mounting risks to the economy and financial system

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Bank of Ireland's new Dublin headquarters

ECB's Philip Lane expects revised inflation and growth forecasts as 'outlook has gotten worse'

Former Central Bank of Ireland governor predicts upward adjustment to the inflation forecast in June

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Consumer sentiment recovers slightly in May as energy cost concerns ease

Consumer sentiment recovers slightly in May as energy cost concerns ease

Economist Austin Hughes said the improvement in consumer sentiment in May could reflect two different developments — a ceasefire in the Middle East and the Irish Government introducing supports in response to the global energy crisis

Fri, 22 May, 2026

OPEC Oil Prices

Inflation could top 7% if Iran crisis deepens

AIB Economic Outlook Report expecting lower rate of 4% this year

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Grocery inflation

Shoppers 'squeezed' as Irish grocery inflation rises to 6.7%

'Consumer uncertainty due to global events has sparked a sense of caution among shoppers'

Tue, 05 May, 2026

ECB rate hike in June 'all but inevitable'

ECB rate hike in June 'all but inevitable'

Most economists and investors expect a quarter-point hike next month

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Illinois

Carole Coleman: Don't ask Americans about news or politics. They're done

Democratic Illinois has little tolerance for the current Washington administration

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Middle East conflict

Alan Healy: Ireland plots another economic escape but the previous game plan may not work

Previous shocks to our economy were largely absorbed by the impact of multinationals and our strong export market. The current situation is different

Fri, 01 May, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

ECB holds rates with Iran war’s impact still unfolding

The ECB offered no guidance on future decisions, reiterating it will act one meeting at a time based on information as it arrives

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told

Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told

Inflation will eat into the record €239m funding from the Government this year, Cork County Council’s director of roads and transportation said

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty

Louise Burne: Government making budget promises in age of uncertainty

For the second year running, the Government’s economic planning is being framed by global instability

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement

No recession forecast for Ireland but Budget 2027 will require tough trade-offs, ministers warn

Government forecasts continued economic growth despite global risks, but warns Budget 2027 will require spending restraint and difficult fiscal choices

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tax revenues receipts

Government predicts €1.2bn budget deficit and says inflation could reach 6.7% in 2026

Department outlines scenarios showing energy disruption could push prices higher, with economic risks weighted toward downside pressures

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living

Grocery inflation hits 6.5% with 'additional price increases' ahead due to Iran war

Analysis also reveals that 26% of Irish shoppers now 'describe themselves as financially struggling'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Financial Services Ireland calls for tax exemption for investment accounts

Financial Services Ireland calls for tax exemption for investment accounts

FSI said the initial goal of the accounts is to help 'more people in Ireland become financially resilient through investing' and get more money into capital markets to help fund growth

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns

Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns

The research institute has also warned against cutting indirect taxes such as excise duties, which disproportionately impact higher income households

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says

Brent crude oil rose above $113 (€97.52) a barrel, up for a fifth day, while West Texas Intermediate was near $100

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026