Economy grows by 0.6% in second quarter - CSO The economy grew by 0.6% in the three months to the end of June on a quarterly basis to stand 4.1% higher than a year ago, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 14 Sep 16
Economy grows by 0.6% in second quarter - CSO The economy grew by 0.6% in the three months to the end of June on a quarterly basis to stand 4.1% higher than a year ago, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 14 Sep 16
Sharp rise in consumer spending during July Irish consumer spending rose by 6.4% in the year to July, outperforming the annual June growth figure (+6%), showing a limited impact so far on the sector from Brexit. Business • 08 Aug 16
Sharp rise in consumer spending during July Irish consumer spending rose by 6.4% in the year to July, outperforming the annual June growth figure (+6%), showing a limited impact so far on the sector from Brexit. Business • 08 Aug 16
French growth better than first thought in Q1 The French economy grew by a stronger then expected 0.6% in the first quarter, official data showed today, driven by a surge in consumer spending and a pick-up in business investment. Business • 30 May 16
French growth better than first thought in Q1 The French economy grew by a stronger then expected 0.6% in the first quarter, official data showed today, driven by a surge in consumer spending and a pick-up in business investment. Business • 30 May 16
UK business investment down ahead of EU referendum Business investment in Britain fell in annual terms for the first time in three years in the first quarter amid uncertainty around a vote on the UK's European Union membership. Business • 26 May 16
UK business investment down ahead of EU referendum Business investment in Britain fell in annual terms for the first time in three years in the first quarter amid uncertainty around a vote on the UK's European Union membership. Business • 26 May 16
US economy stalls in Q1 as activity weakens US economic growth braked sharply to its slowest pace in two years as consumer spending softened and a strong dollar continued to undercut exports. Business • 28 Apr 16
US economy stalls in Q1 as activity weakens US economic growth braked sharply to its slowest pace in two years as consumer spending softened and a strong dollar continued to undercut exports. Business • 28 Apr 16
Weak US retail sales highlight risks to outlook US retail sales fell less than expected in February, but a sharp downward revision to January's sales could reignite concerns about the economy's growth prospects. Business • 15 Mar 16
Weak US retail sales highlight risks to outlook US retail sales fell less than expected in February, but a sharp downward revision to January's sales could reignite concerns about the economy's growth prospects. Business • 15 Mar 16
Irish economic growth of 7.8% tops euro zone again New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that GDP increased by 7.8% for the whole of 2015 - beating expectations. Business • 10 Mar 16
Irish economic growth of 7.8% tops euro zone again New preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that GDP increased by 7.8% for the whole of 2015 - beating expectations. Business • 10 Mar 16
US fourth quarter growth figures revised higher US economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, but not as sharply as initially thought, new figures show today. Business • 26 Feb 16
US fourth quarter growth figures revised higher US economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, but not as sharply as initially thought, new figures show today. Business • 26 Feb 16
US economic growth slows to 0.7% rate in Q4 US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter as businesses stepped up efforts to reduce an inventory glut and a strong dollar and tepid global demand weighed on exports. Business • 29 Jan 16
US economic growth slows to 0.7% rate in Q4 US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter as businesses stepped up efforts to reduce an inventory glut and a strong dollar and tepid global demand weighed on exports. Business • 29 Jan 16
US third-quarter growth revised lower to 2% The US economy grew at a fairly healthy pace in the third quarter as strong consumer and business spending offset efforts by businesses to reduce an inventory glut. Business • 22 Dec 15
US third-quarter growth revised lower to 2% The US economy grew at a fairly healthy pace in the third quarter as strong consumer and business spending offset efforts by businesses to reduce an inventory glut. Business • 22 Dec 15
US consumer spending slowing in October US consumer spending barely rose in October as households took advantage of rising incomes to boost savings to their highest level in nearly three years. Business • 25 Nov 15
US consumer spending slowing in October US consumer spending barely rose in October as households took advantage of rising incomes to boost savings to their highest level in nearly three years. Business • 25 Nov 15
US economy grew more than expected in 3rd quarter The US economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter but growth remained well below the pace of the second quarter, according to Commerce Department data released today. Business • 24 Nov 15
US economy grew more than expected in 3rd quarter The US economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter but growth remained well below the pace of the second quarter, according to Commerce Department data released today. Business • 24 Nov 15
US economy grew by just 1.5% in third quarter US economic growth braked sharply in the third quarter as businesses cut back on restocking warehouses to work off an inventory glut. Business • 29 Oct 15
US economy grew by just 1.5% in third quarter US economic growth braked sharply in the third quarter as businesses cut back on restocking warehouses to work off an inventory glut. Business • 29 Oct 15
US consumer income, spending up in August US consumer spending grew solidly in August despite stock market turbulence which some worried would spook shoppers, while prices remained subdued, Commerce Department data showed today. Business • 28 Sep 15
US consumer income, spending up in August US consumer spending grew solidly in August despite stock market turbulence which some worried would spook shoppers, while prices remained subdued, Commerce Department data showed today. Business • 28 Sep 15
US second quarter GDP growth revised upwards The US economy expanded more than previously estimated in the second quarter on stronger consumer spending and construction, the second upward revision in a row. Business • 25 Sep 15
US second quarter GDP growth revised upwards The US economy expanded more than previously estimated in the second quarter on stronger consumer spending and construction, the second upward revision in a row. Business • 25 Sep 15
US consumer spending sees biggest gain in 6 years US consumer spending registered its biggest monthly gain in nearly six years in May, rebounding from a weak April, the government said today. Business • 25 Jun 15
US consumer spending sees biggest gain in 6 years US consumer spending registered its biggest monthly gain in nearly six years in May, rebounding from a weak April, the government said today. Business • 25 Jun 15
US retail sales jump in May US retail sales surged in May as households boosted purchases of cars and a range of other goods despite paying a bit more for petrol. Business • 11 Jun 15
US retail sales jump in May US retail sales surged in May as households boosted purchases of cars and a range of other goods despite paying a bit more for petrol. Business • 11 Jun 15
German consumer confidence at 13 year high Consumer confidence in Germany is at its highest in 13 and a half years, as the positive economic outlook and low inflation persuade consumers to open their purses. Business • 27 May 15
German consumer confidence at 13 year high Consumer confidence in Germany is at its highest in 13 and a half years, as the positive economic outlook and low inflation persuade consumers to open their purses. Business • 27 May 15
US consumer spending barely rose in February US consumer spending barely rose in February as households boosted savings to their highest level in more than two years, the latest sign that the economy hit a soft patch in the first quarter. Business • 30 Mar 15
US consumer spending barely rose in February US consumer spending barely rose in February as households boosted savings to their highest level in more than two years, the latest sign that the economy hit a soft patch in the first quarter. Business • 30 Mar 15
US consumer spending and incomes rise US consumer spending and incomes rose in January as a decline in consumer prices picked up speed, Commerce Department data released today showed. Business • 02 Mar 15
US consumer spending and incomes rise US consumer spending and incomes rose in January as a decline in consumer prices picked up speed, Commerce Department data released today showed. Business • 02 Mar 15
US Q4 growth rate revised down to 2.2% US economic growth braked more sharply than initially thought in the fourth quarter amid a slow pace of stock accumulation by businesses and a wider trade deficit. Business • 27 Feb 15
US Q4 growth rate revised down to 2.2% US economic growth braked more sharply than initially thought in the fourth quarter amid a slow pace of stock accumulation by businesses and a wider trade deficit. Business • 27 Feb 15
French Q4 growth of 0.1% meets expectations The French economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2014, meeting analysts' expectations, preliminary figures show today. Business • 13 Feb 15
French Q4 growth of 0.1% meets expectations The French economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2014, meeting analysts' expectations, preliminary figures show today. Business • 13 Feb 15
US growth cools in fourth quarter US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2014 as weak business spending and a wider trade deficit offset the fastest pace of consumer spending since 2006. Business • 30 Jan 15
US growth cools in fourth quarter US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2014 as weak business spending and a wider trade deficit offset the fastest pace of consumer spending since 2006. Business • 30 Jan 15
US consumer spending picks up US consumer spending rose slightly in October after stalling in September, while personal income growth remained marginal, the Commerce Department said today. Business • 26 Nov 14
US consumer spending picks up US consumer spending rose slightly in October after stalling in September, while personal income growth remained marginal, the Commerce Department said today. Business • 26 Nov 14
US third quarter growth revised higher US economic growth was far stronger than initially thought in the third quarter, pointing to strengthening fundamentals that should support the economy for the rest of the year. Business • 25 Nov 14
US third quarter growth revised higher US economic growth was far stronger than initially thought in the third quarter, pointing to strengthening fundamentals that should support the economy for the rest of the year. Business • 25 Nov 14
