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Sterling slips from 5-month high on Brexit delay jitters

October 22, 2019By Practicenetsterling

Sterling slips from 5-month high on Brexit delay jitters Sterling fell over half a percent against the dollar this morning, slipping from five-month highs after the British parliament delayed a crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement. The move derailed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for a decision on his withdrawal deal. But the pound […]

Banks to take steps to support bereaved customers

October 22, 2019By Practicenetbank

Banks to take steps to support bereaved customers The five main banks in Ireland are to set up dedicated phone lines to help bereaved customers, in an effort to improve the care of those who have lost loved ones. Access will also be given by the financial institutions to any available funds of the deceased […]

Retail suffers September slump amid uncertainty

October 21, 2019By Practicenetretail, Syndicated

Retail suffers September slump amid uncertainty Retailers have had their worst month since July 2013, according to research carried out among members of lobby group Retail Excellence Ireland. The Grant Thornton Retail Excellence productivity review for quarter three shows that sales were up by just over 1pc in July and August, but down 3.34pc in […]

91% of households now have internet access

October 21, 2019By Practicenetinternet, Syndicated

91% of households now have internet access New Central Statistics Office figures show that 91% of households have internet access in 2019, a rise of two percentage points since 2018. The CSO’s latest Information Society Statistics also reveal that fixed broadband is the most common type of household internet access at 84%, compared with 47% […]

China’s growth slows to weakest level in 27 years

October 21, 2019By Practicenetchina, Syndicated

China’s growth slows to weakest level in 27 years China’s economy expanded at its slowest rate in nearly three decades in the third quarter, hit by cooling domestic demand and a protracted US trade war, data showed today. Chinese gross domestic product expanded 6% in the three months from July to September, down from 6.2% […]

Ireland sees 12% increase in brand value – survey

October 16, 2019By Practicenetbrand

Ireland sees 12% increase in brand value – survey Ireland has recorded a 12% increase in brand value over the past year to bring its total to $604 billion. This is according to the latest report by Brand Finance, which ranks the 100 most valuable and strongest nation brands every year. Brand Finance said that […]

Fear of ‘difficult’ tenants driving landlords out of market – RTB

October 16, 2019By Practicenetlandlord

Fear of ‘difficult’ tenants driving landlords out of market – RTB The chairman designate of the Residential Tenancies Board has said the fear of difficult tenants is one of the reasons why “accidental” landlords are getting out of the market. Speaking to the Oireachtas Housing Committee, Tom Dunne said some landlords are “vulnerable” and he […]

Activity in construction industry sees first slowdown in 6 years

October 15, 2019By Practicenetconstruction, Syndicated

Activity in construction industry sees first slowdown in 6 years Activity in the construction sector contracted for the the first time in over six years in September, Ulster Bank’s latest Purchasing Manager’s Index reveals. The PMI fell to 48.3 in September, a significant drop from 53.7 recorded in August. Any figure under 50 signals a […]

Dublin market heading for big gain on Brexit hopes

October 15, 2019By Practicenetdublin, Syndicated

Dublin market heading for big gain on Brexit hopes Dublin’s ISEQ index is on track for its biggest one-day percentage gain this year, soaring more than 230 points (3.7%) this evening, boosted by optimism that a Brexit deal can be reached. After holding talks yesterday in the UK, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister […]

China imports, exports down in September as growth cools

October 15, 2019By Practicenetchina, Syndicated

China imports, exports down in September as growth cools China’s imports and exports fell more than expected in September, official data showed today, as US tariffs and cooling demand at home and abroad hit trade in the world’s second largest economy. Globally, China’s exports dropped 3.2% in September from the same period last year, while […]

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