Organisation: Ifo Institute

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<p>The ECB last week completed a year of increasing rates to counter inflation but there are some slender hopes the central bank will call a halt in September. It has, however, drawn attention to services inflation in the eurozone. Picture: Daniel Roland/Getty</p>

economy

German wages 'not to blame for inflation last year'

Ifo estimated that wages accounted for 0.6 percentage point to inflation, meaning a wage-price spiral has so far failed to materialise

<p>The number of planning permissions was below the 13,000 homes granted in the first quarter of 2020. </p>

economy

Home planning approval numbers rise but lag 2020 level

Eurozone ministers sparred over economic aid, the ECB warned them that the EU may need fiscal measures worth up to €1.5 trillion this year to tackle the economic free-fall caused by the Covid-19

business

Euro falls as finance ministers reach impasse on shouldering huge Covid-19 burden

business

Growing fears of world recession haunt global markets; Bank of Ireland shares slide 6%

business

Picking the right economic path for Germany after election

business

German economy powers on

Economists believe Ireland will be most affected by Brexit

Ireland will be worst hit by a Brexit, according to the latest warning from European economists.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

German business confidence falls for second month

German business confidence fell for a second month in January in a sign that companies in Europe’s largest economy are increasingly worried about slowing global growth.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016

Germany sees optimism rise amid recovery hopes

A key German index of business optimism rose in January by more than expected, adding to signs that Europe’s biggest economy could be gathering speed.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Confidence rises in Germany

Confidence in the German economy has unexpectedly surged following six consecutive decreases.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Euro rallies after German business confidence falls less than forecast

The euro gained against the majority of major currencies after German business confidence fell less than some economists forecast, suggesting the region’s largest economy can withstand the sovereign-debt crisis.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

All in for plan B?

The chances of Greece leaving the euro are growing stronger by the day. So why don’t we know what the next stage is for the eurozone yet, asks Hugo Dixon

Wed, 16 May, 2012

Manufacturing sector sees 13.4% gain

IRELAND’s manufacturing sectors had another strong month in October, with production levels rising by 13.4% on a year-on-year basis and by 7.3% when measured against the preceding month.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2011

German business confidence up

Berlin: German business confidence unexpectedly improved in June, suggesting Europe’s largest economy is weathering the region’s worsening sovereign debt crisis and slowing global growth.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

German GDP predicted to grow by 1.8%

German economic think-tank the Ifo Institute said it expects German GDP growth of 1.8% next year.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

German growth spurs recovery

GERMAN business confidence rose to the highest in 33 months and French consumer spending unexpectedly increased, suggesting an economic recovery in the 12 nations sharing the euro is gaining strength.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2003