Economy

ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war

Manufacturing tumbles in latest wild swing in Irish economic data

Irish GDP and tax figures are attracting wider international attention

Latest huge move in Irish economic data highlights how multinationals distort GDP numbers

Household wealth now equivalent of entire GDP of Turkey

When multinationals are stripped out, domestic economy grew with gross national product up 1.5%

Report comparing economies North and South shows greater earnings mean taxes on income are higher in the Republic

Picture ‘could worsen for Ireland’ if Republicans retain Congress majority in midterm elections, says expert

In the News podcast: Meta staff in Ireland face cull of 350 jobs and more firms may follow suit

Report says amount of labour supply a ‘real constraint’ to creating 300,000 extra jobs by 2030

More tech cutbacks are likely and Ireland’s jobs market is stalling- a response is needed

Ireland’s problem is not a lack of State planning, but rather planning that concentrates on making the country a profitable environment for foreign investment

Middle East ceasefire and government energy support measures have helped confidence

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan: Ireland ‘lacks strong institutions capable of separating long-term delivery from electoral politics’, says author

Economists had expected a 0.2% contraction

‘Reverse’ in region’s demographic trends have sparked warnings about impact on healthcare and funding of public services

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

Gross loans on the bank’s balance sheet grew by 1.7 per cent for the period, to €73.5bn

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

All elements of sentiment focussed on household finances notably weak in April, while largest monthly decline was outlook for jobs

Former taoiseach’s urban-rural economic divide comments were quick to fuel tempers, but what does the data say

‘Severe’ scenario could mean inflation hits 6% – but economy is expected to continue to grow

Early Edition with Andrew McNair

Basic income supports would encourage more vegetable growers

Despite expected growth, future spending increases and pledges may come under review

Economy in good shape despite ‘fluid and volatile’ global situation, says Minister for Finance

Viktor Orban’s economic model has been a disaster, making Hungary far poorer than it would be otherwise

A TikTok account on tractors and trailers has grown into a national movement

Prolonged war in Iran would likely result in decision pinch points for Coalition and possibility of tough budget talks

Convoys of vehicles cause hold-ups for multiple towns, cities and motorways

Makers try to recoup losses after margins were squeezed by spike in price of raw ingredient

As costs continue to rise, how to support those in the middle ground will become a crunch political issue

Sentiment slides as economy faces twin troubles of higher prices and slower growth

Central Bank and ESRI warn of impact from higher energy costs even if Iran crisis ended tomorrow

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Iran conflict was ‘already casting shadow’ as tensions had pushed up oil prices last month, economists say

Its more than 1,000 pages require sustained focus and stamina but it should not languish unread on dusty shelves

Smaller coalition could go it alone on EU capital market reforms, says Ursula von der Leyen

The Republic has been something of an outlier in how the drop in jobs for those without third-level education has affected the political climate

Presumptive next chair might be better than others on list, but he is confusing, perhaps confused, figure