Category: Syndicated

Euro zone retail sales accelerated more than expected year-on-year in September, data from the European Union’s statistics office showed today, pointing to sustained domestic demand in Europe.  Eurostst said retail sales in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose 0.1% month-on-month for a 3.1% year-on-year gain, up from 2.7% in August.  Economists polled by Reuters […]

The UK’s importance as a trading partner for Ireland has declined significantly, according to research carried out by HSBC Bank. As part of its Navigator survey, the bank spoke to 9,000 companies in 35 countries.  Just under half of Irish businesses considered the UK an important trading partner, down from 75% last year. Alan Duffy, CEO of […]

Exchequer figures for the month of October show that Government tax revenues for the first ten months of the year running slightly ahead of target.  Total tax revenues stood at €44.973 billion at the end of October, which was €706m or 1.6% ahead of target.   Government spending stood at €43.224 billion. Compared to the […]

Campaign groups have described the introduction of new rules to improve transparency on motor insurance pricing as a welcome step. Campaign groups have described the introduction of new rules to improve transparency on motor insurance pricing as a welcome step. But they say further moves and greater transparency are needed to reassure consumers and bring down premiums. The Alliance for Insurance […]

Manufacturers reported an improvement in business conditions during October, following four months of steady decline. The latest AIB Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index has recorded growth in new orders and output, with employment also improving in the month. It marks the first improvement since May, with the headline PMI rising three points on September’s reading to […]