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Those businesses involved in exporting reported strong trade

Microbusinesses facing profitability pressures - survey

Microbusinesses with three or less employees are under severe pressure, particularly when it comes to profitability, a new survey has found.

Business • 21 Aug 24

The impact of the war in Ukraine has sapped confidence among business leaders and directors

Economic pessimism high among business leaders

More than half of business leaders said they are now more pessimistic about the economy than they were three months ago, in a survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Business • 12 May 22

"Reading it was like having the lights switched on." - Áine Kerr, Reignite host

Reignite 3 - Confidence...can I really do it?

In this week's Reignite, host Áine Kerr explores what is holding us back. Áine introduces us to career coach and author, Tara Mohr and gives an insight into how reading Tara's 'Playing Big' gave her the push to pitch her show Reignite.

Reignite • 14 Aug 20

Consumers were feeling slightly better about their economic outlook, though few expected to spend big over the next year

Economic confidence up in May but remains weak overall

"There may be pent up demand for certain goods and services, but there may also be some nervousness in the absence of a vaccine or in the absence of a treatment for sectors where there is more social contact," Ms O'Sullivan said.

Business • 26 May 20

The Social Democrats tabled the no-confidence motion in Eoghan Murphy

Govt survives motion of no-confidence in Murphy

The Government has survived a motion of no-confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy by three votes, averting a possible Christmas election.

Politics • 04 Dec 19

Talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to begin next week

Confidence and Supply Agreement 'unlikely' by Halloween

A spokesperson for the Taoiseach has conceded that the prospect of renewing the Confidence and Supply Agreement by Halloween is unlikely.

Politics • 16 Oct 18

The Sentix research group's index rose to +0.9 in January from -2.5 in December

Euro zone sentiment recovers despite Greek worries

Sentiment in the euro zone improved in January for a third month in a row as investors and analysts shrugged off uncertainty over new Greek elections.

Business • 05 Jan 15

The majority of CEOs expect their revenue and profit to increase

Sharp rise in confidence among Irish CEOs - survey

Irish chief executives are considerably more confident about their business prospects and the wider economy than they were last year, according to a survey by PwC.

Business • 24 Jul 14

The European Commission's index of consumer and business sentiment for March rose for the 11th month in a row

Euro zone consumers upbeat despite Crimea crisis

Euro zone consumers and businesses have shrugged off the Crimea crisis and are at their most confident for two and a half years, a survey shows today.

Business • 28 Mar 14

The euro zone's main economies all saw a rise in sentiment

Confidence in euro zone economy increases

Confidence in the euro zone economy rose in May, according to the latest figures from the European economy.

Business • 30 May 13

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