We've clearly entered the era of higher rates With AIB becoming the first of the big mortgage lenders to increase its fixed-rate mortgage rates, we've now clearly entered the era of higher rates, … Business • 14 Oct 22
Residential property market may be 'overvalued by 7%' The ESRI has warned that the residential property market in Ireland may be overvalued by over 7%. Business • 06 Oct 22
Gap between electricity demand and supply to get worse The electricity system will face a shortfall of supply over demand for the next decade, according to grid operator EirGrid. Business • 06 Oct 22
Lower growth next year but no recession - Central Bank The Central Bank has reduced its forecasts for growth in the domestic economy next year and raised its outlook for inflation. Ireland • 05 Oct 22
Once-off Budget measures will 'cushion incomes' - ESRI The package of once-off measures announced as part of this week's Budget will insulate 'most households' from higher energy prices this winter, according to the … Budget 2023 • 30 Sep 22
Large energy users to see higher costs from 5pm-7pm Large energy users and residential customers on 'smart tariffs' will see higher electricity costs during the peak hours from 5pm to 7pm. Energy • 29 Sep 22
Govt struck balance in Budget 2023 - IFAC The Fiscal Advisory Council has said the Government has been "...able to strike a balance between providing support and avoiding adding to inflationary pressures..." in … Business • 27 Sep 22
Public finances leave some room to maneouvre in Budget Despite being earlier than usual, the run-up to this year's Budget seems to have been going on for a long time. Analysis and Comment • 25 Sep 22
Public finance surplus projected to be over €4.4bn The surplus in the public finances this year is projected to be just over €4.4 billion, according to the Department of Finance. Budget 2023 • 24 Sep 22
ECB economist says further interest rate hikes likely The Chief Economist of the European Central Bank, Philip Lane, has said there will probably be several more interest rate increases this year and early … Ireland • 17 Sep 22
