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Irish inflation rises to 3.7% on back of energy price shock

Irish inflation rises to 3.7% on back of energy price shock

Biggest drivers of increase are transport fuels and home heating oil

Thu May 14 2026 - 14:00
Irish inflation could hit 7% by end of the year, AIB warns

Irish inflation could hit 7% by end of the year, AIB warns

Real wage growth will be offset by higher rate of inflation, leaving households marginally worse off on average, bank says

Thu May 14 2026 - 05:00
US and Canadian ice hockey stars to invest in proposed €250m arena for south Dublin

US and Canadian ice hockey stars to invest in proposed €250m arena for south Dublin

Current and former NHL players jump on board project to build State’s first permanent Olympic-standard ice facility

Wed May 13 2026 - 05:00
UK bond yields hit 1998 levels as political crisis deepens

UK bond yields hit 1998 levels as political crisis deepens

Global Shares indexes fall as US inflation climbs and oil gains for third straight day

Tue May 12 2026 - 19:16
Half of workers say they are expected to use new technology without adequate training

Half of workers say they are expected to use new technology without adequate training

But employees are adopting artificial intelligence faster than their organisations are, survey says

Tue May 12 2026 - 06:00
Greencoat reports uplift in value following strategy reset

Greencoat reports uplift in value following strategy reset

Dublin-listed wind and solar energy group said net cash generation for first quarter was €45.5m

Fri May 08 2026 - 10:05
Lufthansa to restart Cork to Frankfurt service in June

Lufthansa to restart Cork to Frankfurt service in June

Service had ceased last month following closure of regional subsidiary Lufthansa Cityline

Fri May 08 2026 - 08:21
History signals more hawkish central bank response to Iran war price shock

History signals more hawkish central bank response to Iran war price shock

The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass

Fri May 08 2026 - 06:00
Irish companies still carrying €708m of Covid-era debt, Revenue says

Irish companies still carrying €708m of Covid-era debt, Revenue says

Foreign-owned multinationals paid 87% of corporation tax last year, its annual report also shows

Thu May 07 2026 - 16:32
Unemployment edges down to 4.8% despite economic uncertainty

Unemployment edges down to 4.8% despite economic uncertainty

CSO revisions indicate unemployment was 5 per cent in January, February and March

Thu May 07 2026 - 13:28
Shares jump and oil slides after Iran peace deal report

Shares jump and oil slides after Iran peace deal report

From New York to London and Tokyo, stronger risk appetite drove global shares forward

Wed May 06 2026 - 18:31
Tax receipts up €1.1bn despite Iran war price shock

Tax receipts up €1.1bn despite Iran war price shock

Strong out-turns in income tax, VAT and corporation tax keep public finances on track

Wed May 06 2026 - 16:30
Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers

Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers

If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way

Fri May 01 2026 - 06:00
ECB keeps rates on hold while hinting at possible June hike

ECB keeps rates on hold while hinting at possible June hike

Euro zone inflation has risen well above bank’s 2 per cent target level since start of Iran war

Thu Apr 30 2026 - 13:15
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as Middle East stalemate continues

Stocks fall, oil prices rise as Middle East stalemate continues

Tech stocks slip on AI spending boom concerns

Tue Apr 28 2026 - 18:34
‘Strong signs’ investors are returning to Irish rental market amid new rules, says estate agent

‘Strong signs’ investors are returning to Irish rental market amid new rules, says estate agent

Hooke & MacDonald boss says he sees early signs of recovery in private rental sector

Tue Apr 28 2026 - 06:00
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland

Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland

Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month

Tue Apr 28 2026 - 01:01
Galway woman seeks €50m to create new luxury brand as in-demand tech workers suffer higher rates of stress

Galway woman seeks €50m to create new luxury brand as in-demand tech workers suffer higher rates of stress

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Mon Apr 27 2026 - 06:45
Tech workers under stress as pressure to roll out artificial intelligence projects mounts

Tech workers under stress as pressure to roll out artificial intelligence projects mounts

Survey of information technology personnel finds 60% experiencing mental health issues

Mon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Buyers pay €110,000 premium for energy-efficient homes

Buyers pay €110,000 premium for energy-efficient homes

Report from Dublin-based valuation company Geowox suggest buyers are paying hefty premium for more energy-efficient homes

Sat Apr 25 2026 - 06:00
Politically marginalised, economically vulnerable UK limps into 10-year Brexit anniversary

Politically marginalised, economically vulnerable UK limps into 10-year Brexit anniversary

Polls suggest more than half British public would now vote to rejoin the bloc if given the chance

Fri Apr 24 2026 - 06:00
Markets have mixed day as oil continues to climb

Markets have mixed day as oil continues to climb

Investors weigh risk of further conflict amid mixed corporate earnings reports

Thu Apr 23 2026 - 19:41
Ireland’s Ber rating system to be overhauled from next month

Ireland’s Ber rating system to be overhauled from next month

Current 15-point scale to be replaced by simplified system

Thu Apr 23 2026 - 18:01
Crime rates and drug deaths in Dublin’s southwest inner city are twice national average

Crime rates and drug deaths in Dublin’s southwest inner city are twice national average

Findings coincide with appointment of city’s new regeneration ‘tsar’

Thu Apr 23 2026 - 06:00
War threatens ‘unprecedented’ energy shock, IMF warns

War threatens ‘unprecedented’ energy shock, IMF warns

Washington-based fund cuts growth forecasts

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 14:00
Iran war triggers 19% jump in Irish wholesale electricity prices

Iran war triggers 19% jump in Irish wholesale electricity prices

Increase in wind energy shields country from worst of spike, Wind Energy Ireland says

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 06:00
Markets tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

Markets tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares ‌dip as expectations of a swift resolution to conflict dim

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 18:01
Aviva reports 65% jump in property-related claims on back of Storm Éowyn

Aviva reports 65% jump in property-related claims on back of Storm Éowyn

Insurer paid out €340 million in general insurance claims in 2025, a 24 per cent increase on the previous year

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 16:35
The Gulf war economic fallout: how bad is it and how long will it last?

The Gulf war economic fallout: how bad is it and how long will it last?

The conflict with Iran has thrown energy markets into turmoil and the global economy into chaos

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 18:08
We’re not experiencing a 1970s-style oil price shock just yet, but things are getting worse

We’re not experiencing a 1970s-style oil price shock just yet, but things are getting worse

IEA chief says current energy crunch is bigger than two oil shocks of the 1970s and the 2022 gas crisis combined

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 05:01
Sequence of budget surpluses reduces national debt to pre-pandemic levels

Sequence of budget surpluses reduces national debt to pre-pandemic levels

CSO figures show gross debt fell by €5.7 billion to €209.9 billion last year

Thu Apr 02 2026 - 14:49
No evidence minimum wage hikes cause workers to lose their jobs, study finds

No evidence minimum wage hikes cause workers to lose their jobs, study finds

ESRI study analyses impact of recent minimum-wage increases on employment

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Irish inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surge

Irish inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surge

Latest flash estimate for inflation indicated that energy prices went up by 11.1% in March amid conflict around critical Strait of Hormuz

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 17:54
Retail sales contract ahead of incoming Gulf-related price shock

Retail sales contract ahead of incoming Gulf-related price shock

Energy price shock from attacks on Iran will feed through in next month’s figures and is expected to put renewed pressure on household budgets

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 12:56
A new CSO report debunks the vacant property narrative

A new CSO report debunks the vacant property narrative

Using electricity consumption to measure vacancy shows Ireland has a rate far below that indicated by census data

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 06:00
Inflation could climb above 4% if Iran conflict is prolonged, Central Bank warns

Inflation could climb above 4% if Iran conflict is prolonged, Central Bank warns

Regulator says spike in oil and gas prices will lead to lower growth and higher inflation

Thu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate

Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate

ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price rise

Thu Mar 26 2026 - 06:00
ESRI criticises excise duty cut on fuel as a ‘subsidy to higher income households’

ESRI criticises excise duty cut on fuel as a ‘subsidy to higher income households’

Think tank says Iran crisis will push inflation to 3.2% this year and could have lasting impact on prices

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 12:07
Explainer: What the EU-Australia trade deal means for Ireland

Explainer: What the EU-Australia trade deal means for Ireland

Brussels signs another trade deal Irish farmers oppose

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 16:24
Iran’s economic warfare reshapes battlefield

Iran’s economic warfare reshapes battlefield

Conflict now a broader regional war involving Lebanon, Gulf states, shipping and energy markets

Fri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged

Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged

European Central Bank decision comes as renewed inflation worries heighten

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 13:16
Irish exports to US fall 72% as trade turmoil linked to tariffs continues

Irish exports to US fall 72% as trade turmoil linked to tariffs continues

CSO figures show export volumes to the United States fell by €8.8 billion in January

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 12:50
House prices rising at 7% with average cost of Dublin home now close to €600,000

House prices rising at 7% with average cost of Dublin home now close to €600,000

Annualised property price inflation in the capital was 6.1% in January, latest CSO figures show, below the national figure of 7%

Wed Mar 18 2026 - 12:28
Supply of homes still ‘critically constrained’ with fewer than 15,000 for sale in January

Supply of homes still ‘critically constrained’ with fewer than 15,000 for sale in January

Sherry FitzGerald report highlights low level of private stock currently on market

Mon Mar 16 2026 - 14:12
Irish households saving €1 in €8 as Harris promises new easy-access investment option

Irish households saving €1 in €8 as Harris promises new easy-access investment option

Provisional 2025 saving rate 13.6%, similar to 2024, but vast bulk of that held in bank deposit accounts and property

Mon Mar 16 2026 - 12:31
Most pivotal year for housing in last decade could be 2025, says Sherry Fitzgerald

Most pivotal year for housing in last decade could be 2025, says Sherry Fitzgerald

Estate agent highlights sequence of policy changes which it says is changing dynamic

Sat Mar 14 2026 - 06:00
First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China?

First Venezuela, now Iran but is Washington’s real target China?

Behind Trump’s erratic policies there is one common thread: to check China’s rise

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 06:00
Oil touches $100 a barrel as shares slide after attacks on Gulf shipping

Oil touches $100 a barrel as shares slide after attacks on Gulf shipping

Middle East war stokes inflation concerns

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 17:57
Irish fertiliser prices rose by 11.6% ahead of energy price spike

Irish fertiliser prices rose by 11.6% ahead of energy price spike

Farmers and food producers are facing an incoming price rise as a result of Iran conflict

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 13:56
Irish inflation at 2.7% ahead of expected price surge from Iran conflict

Irish inflation at 2.7% ahead of expected price surge from Iran conflict

Latest Consumer Price Index compiled before start of Middle East war

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 12:32
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