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European shares end week on cautious note after Iran peace deal hits early snag
US vice president JD Vance abruptly cancelled his trip to Switzerland for talks with the Islamic Republic
SBCI finds one in 20 home energy upgrade loans in breach of terms
Two-year-old scheme has had 1,135 loans to a combined value of more than €56bn drawn down
European shares fall on hawkish tone from US Federal Reserve
But Iseq rises with strong performance from Ryanair
Leaving no one behind as vulnerable customers bank on accessibility
Closure of high street banks and ATMs, two-factor authentication and chatbots are unpopular among older people
European shares advance as investors await details of Iran deal and Fed policy outlook
Iseq All-Share index closes at fresh all-time high, with banking stocks and home builders in demand
Worst of Iran war-related price hikes yet to hit, conference hears
While inflation has eased, underlying pressures remain intense
‘I killed two people’: Dublin-based family murder trial hears evidence from first policeman on scene
French woman Ming Ting Mancel, who lived in Dublin with her family, accused of murdering her daughter in a hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland
European shares continue rally as details of US-Iran agreement awaited
Oil prices decline for fourth consecutive session
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Consumers spend less in clothes shops – but second-hand spending up 197%
Entertainment spend was up 6%, partially driven by strong growth in cinemas with sales up 53%, figures from AIB show
Management consultancy fees jump 22% in first quarter
Prices charged by services firms up 1.3% since March 2025, CSO figures show
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European shares rally on Middle East peace hopes and SpaceX IPO
Travel stocks and financials among those to fare best as mood improves across all markets though not for Big Oil
Tapping tech to ensure charities get food for clients while providers avoid waste
From humble beginnings in a farmers’ market, FoodCloud has grown into an international multi-channel aid partner
AIB holdouts present a headache for the bank
Four in 10 small shareholders rejected bank’s offer to sell their shares while covering any stockbroker charges
Fleet safety tech firm CameraMatics raises €49m with ISIF and AIB backing
Tech focuses on accident prevention including by providing alerts of a cyclist in a blind spot or drivers showing signs of getting tired
European shares dip as investors fret about Middle East risks
Iseq rises but banking stocks out of sorts
Home-building slowed sharply last month, Irish construction firms say
The rate of decline accelerated to its fastest rate since October, report from AIB shows
European stocks end day in subdued mood as Wall Street stages tech-led rebound
Oil prices retreat over pause in attacks between Iran and Israel
Will I actually make money through Ireland’s new savings scheme for ‘squeezed middle’?
The planned savings scheme has been much heralded but numerous details are still unclear
Employment in tech sector rose at steepest rate for a year in May despite Meta cuts
Year-ahead outlook ‘improved further’, according to AIB data, despite fears of job displacement from AI
European shares fall amid heightened Middle East tension
Banks and travel stocks suffer setback in Dublin while collapse of Akzo Nobel takeover wipes over 17% off its market cap
AIB mops up almost half of shareholders by buying out small legacy holdings
Over 40% of those with fewer than 50 shares in bank after holdings were diluted chose not to sell into odd-lot offer
Ireland’s new savings scheme may have ‘modest’ impact on banks’ income, Goodbody says
Lenders’ investment arms are set to capture a share of money leaving deposit accounts, analyst forecasts
Business conditions across manufacturing sector hit best level in four years
Sector saw increases in new orders in May as well as further strong increases in production, employment and purchasing activity
Markets choppy as investors await Middle East outcome
Euronext Dublin finished up 0.5% after a tumultuous day’s trading full of swings and roundabouts
AIB chief financial officer Donal Galvin to leave bank for ‘other business opportunities’
Unexpected departure highlights challenge of executive retention amid pay and bonus restrictions in banking sector
Oil rises again as markets digest fresh tension in the Gulf
Euronext Dublin finishes session down 1.2% with most major names in the red
European shares rise on technology stocks
Markets optimistic about signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks
Shares slide as US-Iran deadlock raises spectre of energy crisis
Dublin market performs well as investors once again feel jitters
Pressure on ECB to get digital euro project off the ground
AIB, Bank of Ireland join consortium of EU banks developing euro-denominated stablecoin some say could rival digital euro
Stocks rise as crude prices fall and traders await Nvidia results
Chipmaker’s quarterly earnings are seen as a crucial test of AI demand
AIB, Bank of Ireland join consortium of European banks developing euro-backed stablecoin
Stablecoins are digital assets that are pegged to the value of currencies and other traditional assets
European markets start week on positive note
Traders shake off worries about prolonged spike in oil prices – for now
Bank of Ireland staff union accepts ruling that workers must attend office two days a week
FSU says it secured concessions, with requests and appeals on exemptions to be heard independently
Global indexes fall as bond yields rise
Inflation fears increase as traders anticipate Fed interest rate hikes
Technology stocks lift equity indexes around the world
Ryanair drops 1.6% in Dublin even as oil prices dip on reports of ships moving through Strait of Hormuz
Irish inflation rises to 3.7% on back of energy price shock
Biggest drivers of increase are transport fuels and home heating oil
Coalition prepares €7bn budget against backdrop of potential economic turmoil
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Irish inflation could hit 7% if Hormuz blockade continues for rest of year – AIB
Real wage growth will be offset by higher rate of inflation, leaving households marginally worse off on average, bank says
European shares rally as miners and tech sectors advance
Investors continue to weigh impact of Iran war as oil retreats slightly
Irish households may invest up to €7bn in savings scheme in first year, BPFI says
There is €170bn on deposit in the State
Reader caught out by Complete Savings subscription: ‘I never knowingly signed up’
Many people face a charge without being fully aware, but a refund is available
MHL Hotel Collection completes €190m refinancing with AIB
Dublin’s College Green Hotel and Galmont Hotel in Galway among properties refinanced by John Malone-backed group
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
House building slows as Middle East conflict hits orders in Irish construction
Building of new homes fell sharply in April, according to latest AIB survey
Irish banks account for under half of all loans since 2019
However, institutions provide 88% of mortgages
Cars and home improvements drive personal lending to record €2.9bn
Consumers shrug off cost-of-living and trade concerns
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