European capitals in talks over who will succeed Christine Lagarde at ECB
Eurozone governments are negotiating a ‘grand package’ over three of the central bank’s most senior roles
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How can we get the measure of an Irish economy that defies conventional metrics?
It would be helpful if CSO explained underlying reasons for surprising GDP numbers on publication
Lane warns inflation squeeze will worsen, leaving door open for further rate hike
Philip Lane says latest move was measured adjustment to significant inflation issue
Makhlouf stays on the fence on future rate hikes
Central Bank governor reiterates path on interest rates not set, but inflation is now a big problem
Mortgages in the firing line as ECB increases interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
Financial markets are pricing in one more rate hike this year and possibly two next year
Shares slide amid oil price surge and ECB rates hike
ICG shares jump 6.7% after shareholders narrowly back €1.2bn buyout plan
Interest rates are rising. Here’s what it means for your money
Latest increase by the European Central Bank adds €14 to the monthly repayments on a €100,000 loan
The best three and five year fixed-rate mortgage offers will soon disappear
Division of opinion between economists and those trading the market on how many times interest rates will rise in this cycle
ECB rate hike will bring bad news for Irish mortgage holders
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ECB set to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
Mortgages are likely to rise following what will be the second rise in interest rates over the past five months
Irish mortgage holders warned to brace for ‘tough winter’ with two rate hikes expected
With little prospect of the Middle East conflict being resolved, borrowing costs are expected to tighten
European shares close flat as oil price rises stoke inflation worries
Irish index retreats as heavyweights decline
Spike in Irish GDP triggers growth upgrade for euro zone
Expansion in euro area increases 0.6 per cent, up from a preliminary estimate of 0.4 per cent, Eurostat says
ECB must be ready to raise interest rates further, argues Gabriel Makhlouf
Central bank governor says combination of euro zone inflation above 3% and robust growth makes him ‘uneasy’
Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.3%, paving way for ECB rate hike
Higher energy costs and a pick-up in service prices drives price growth across bloc in August
Higher energy prices drive Irish inflation to 3.4%
Latest HICP indicated that energy prices increased by 4.3% between July and August
Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks
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Mortgage switching activity surges as homeowners look to lock in interest rates
Home-loan approvals up 15% last month to €2bn, banking body says
The ECB has been warning about expensive stocks since 2014
There’s a reason why financial advisers say time in the market beating timing the market
Higher energy prices and rising rents increase cost-of-living squeeze for Irish households
Latest Consumer Price Index indicates inflation rose by 3.4% in July
Irish borrowers draw down record number of car loans as personal lending activity surges
Banking industry group says figures point to ‘continued consumer confidence’ in early part of 2026
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Over Nama’s 16-year lifetime, boss Brendan McDonagh never took pay he was due
Euro zone inflation rises to 2.9% in July
Energy shock will keep ECB on alert ahead of September rate decision
Our fixed-term mortgage is coming to an end: what are our options?
Valuation on your home’s current value can help you access a lower interest rate
Beethoven or birds? European Central Bank unveils new banknote designs
Citizens in euro zone invited to vote on top choices before notes introduced at date to be revealed
Makhlouf focuses on inflation and GDP data ahead of September rate decision
Central Bank governor’s comments come a day after ECB left interest rates unchanged for now
European shares fall as chip stocks and Nestlé tumble
Iseq slides 2.4% as Ryanair, Irish Continental Group and banks retreat
ECB keeps rates on hold despite Middle East turmoil
European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged for now but leaves door ‘wide open’ for September hike
ECB to pause rate hikes but may signal that more is needed
Rising oil may force action by the autumn
European shares fall amid heightened Middle East tension and Ryanair profit slump
Oil prices wobble as shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz comes almost to a halt
After years of legislative bloat, EU competitiveness is back centre stage
The EU Commission’s Competitiveness Compass was launched last year to build strategic independence and boost economic security
Irish house prices rise at slowest rate in more than two years
Prices outside Dublin continue to accelerate amid a shortage of second-hand properties for sale
Looking for a low-cost loan from your employer? Forget about it
Regime hasn’t been changed since 2013, which means it is no longer used
Broker downgrade extends AIB share dip from post-crash high
Analyst says bank’s valuation ‘looks toppy’ as he warns recent good run ‘could be as good as it gets’
New Fed chief seeks to end forward guidance
Warsh believes forward guidance boxes the Fed in and makes it harder to shift course
No additional child benefit payment to tackle poverty in Budget 2027
Minister for Social Protection indicates ‘priority for this budget is a cost-of-disability payment’
ECB plan may shave millions off banks’ interest income
Europe’s central bank is looking to increase amount banks must hold in minimum cash reserves to cut its costs
Markets take a breather amid concerns over increase in Fed rates
DCC shares fall after Fidelity come out against takeover deal
Euro zone inflation falls more than expected to 2.8% in June
Price growth remains above central bank’s target for fourth straight month
Irish inflation moderates to 3.3% as Lane warns about second-round effects
Global tensions easing and energy prices dropping slows rate of increase
Dublin house prices are slipping. What is going on?
Most of the slowdown in price growth is in cities, particularly Dublin
Euro sinks to one-year low as falling oil prices ease pressure on ECB
Traders back away from bets on further interest rate rises as economy slows
Euro zone activity shrinks less than expected, easing fears about impact on inflation
Germany surprisingly slips deeper into negative territory as France exceeds expectations
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
Irish house price inflation weakens to slowest rate in more than two years
Purchasers paid median price of €394,980 for a residential property in 12 months to April, CSO data shows
Lagarde says ECB has started to see inflation feeding through to wider economy
European Central Bank seeing second round inflation effects
Irish households saved €6.6bn in the first quarter of 2026
Bridging the gap between saving and wealth-building remains challenge for Irish homes
ECB ready to hike rates again next month if necessary, top official says
Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel says ECB ready to respond further to inflation fears
The Irish Times view on interest rates: ECB should tread carefully
The central bank was correct to leave its options open after Thursday’s increase
Markets climb even as US and Iran exchange fire
Euronext Dublin finished the day up 0.8% as the banks enjoyed a bounce following the European Central Bank’s interest rate hike
ECB raises rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war stokes inflation
ECB is first big central bank to hike rates since Iran war
ECB rate hike: How much more will a mortgage cost in Ireland after today?
Effect will be immediate for tracker mortgage holders, less so for other home loan borrowers but there may be more of the same ahead
ECB raises interest rates as Ireland’s mortgage holders urged to act now
Follow our updates as the ECB has raised interest rates - with one more rate increase likely before year end
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