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ECB keeps rates unchanged after debating possible hike

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected today while signalling rising concerns over soaring inflation, leaving markets expecting it to lift rates several times this year with a likely initial move coming in June.

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New home completions up almost 33% in first quarter - CSO

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Bank of England holds rates, details war inflation risks

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Euro zone inflation soars further above ECB target

2025 busiest year for daa in terms of passenger numbers

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Updated LIV targets new investors after loss of Saudi backing

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Box maker Smurfit Westrock's profit hit by bad weather

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Bank of England holds rates, details war inflation risks

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Oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high

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Visa shares up as profit beat, forecast eases war jitters

German inflation jumps in April as energy costs surge

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Energy prices jump over 15% in year to April - CSO

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Euro zone business lending picks up despite Iran war

Jet2 warns of slower summer bookings due to Iran war

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TikTok can continue data transfers from the European Union to China during its appeal against a regulator's order to ‌halt them over privacy concerns, the Supreme Court has ruled

TikTok EU-China transfers may be allowed during appeal

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Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand

Shares of Meta Platforms fell more than 6% in extended trading on Wall Street last night

Meta falls on concerns over AI spending, legal scrutiny

Microsoft has unveiled plans for 2026 capital spending of $190 billion, which also surpassed expectations

Microsoft expects strong cloud business growth

Alphabet's quarterly revenue tops expectations

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AI saving businesses up to 1,000 hours a month - report

Fears for 150 Irish-based jobs at Oracle

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Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

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Pharma firm told Irish jobs 'safe' before redundancies

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Ceremony in Dublin marks Workers' Memorial Day

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One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

Fuel supports by end of June, Govt rules out mini budget

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One in three adults are victims of fraud - Central Bank

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Govt always looking to reduce energy costs, says minister

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Businesses urged to avoid payroll delays due to May Day

Guide for consumers to reduce energy use published

Multiple scam websites impersonated NCT booking system

Home energy upgrade applications up 186%

Electricity prices may rise by 4% to 9%, minister warns

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One third of workers had no pension cover in 2025 - CSO

Bank of Ireland ups rate on 12-month term deposit account

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Price of the pothole - how oil spike affects road repairs

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Why is oil coming from northern Europe costing us more?

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Turnaround Plan: The brands that shifted to new sectors

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Will this energy shock seal the deal for renewables?

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Tough winter possible as Govt monitors economic shocks

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circa 1926: The trimming room in a milliners in Luton. At the time Luton was appreciating such a wave of prosperity that there were only sixteen unemployed people in the town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Business Watch and Listen

With the war in Iran now in its third month, the pressure on the ECB to hike interest rates is likely to increase.

Ireland 'buffered' against higher inflation - economist

Oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high

A person checks the temperature of an electric heater

One in 7 households couldn't afford adequate heat - ESRI

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Labour market strong but not yet fair - BITCI

Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13s

Central Banks set to stay on hold this week

Covalen workers striking in December

Fears for hundreds of jobs at outsourcing firm Covalen

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Caution reigns as peace talk hopes dashed again - analyst

Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector

Government launches national AI skills platform

Rise in job openings in first quarter - Morgan McKinley

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Construction sector 'resilient' as costs rise - CIF

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Only €12k of €1m HGV grant spent on charging points

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Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

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Chinese EVs geared up for world's biggest auto show

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Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

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Iarnród Éireann's HVO fuel pilot on Cork commuter fleet

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International certification for Cairn's Passive Houses

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Reduced methane cattle burps among €37.5m Agri projects

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EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

Kerry today reported volume growth of 3.1% for the first three months of the year

Kerry eyes earnings per share growth of 6-10% for 2026

Housing order for all poultry, captive birds to be lifted

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Cattle on North King Street, Dublin city in 1952/1953.

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