IMF lowers 2020 growth forecasts again The International Monetary Fund has further lowered its forecasts for global economic growth this year, as economies were more negatively impacted than expected and the … Business • 24 Jun 20
Economy sees GDP growth of 1.7% in third quarter The economy - as measured by gross domestic product - grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter, new … Business • 13 Dec 19
Euro zone growth potential recovered from crisis lows The euro zone's growth potential has recovered from lows hit during the debt crisis but remains below its pre-crisis level and an ageing population will … Business • 05 Nov 18
Global growth outlook for 2019 dims for first time The outlook for global growth in 2019 has dimmed for the first time, according to Reuters polls of economists who said the US-China trade war … Business • 22 Oct 18
Economy grew by 2.5% in second quarter - CSO The country's gross domestic product rose by 2.5% in the second quarter compared to the first to stand 9% higher than a year ago, new … Business • 13 Sep 18
Slowing euro zone growth confirmed in first quarter The euro zone economy grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous three-month-period, the European statistics agency said today. Business • 07 Jun 18
Euro zone economic growth slows in Q1 as expected Economic growth in the euro zone slowed as expected at the start of 2018, EU statistics agency Eurostat said in its preliminary flash estimate. Business • 02 May 18
Davy Stockbrokers eye growth of 5.7% for this year Stockbroker Davy has raised its outlook for the country's economic growth for this year and next. Business • 30 Apr 18
China posts strong first quarter growth of 6.8% China's economy grew at a slightly faster than expected pace of 6.8% in the first quarter, buoyed by strong consumer demand, healthy exports and robust … Business • 17 Apr 18
Ireland fastest growing economy in European Union again The economy grew by 7.8% of GDP last year, according to preliminary estimates from the Central Statistics Office, making it the European Union's fastest-growing economy … Business • 15 Mar 18
Euro zone economy growth hits highest in decade Growth in the euro zone shot up in 2017, putting Europe at the centre of a global recovery and on par with levels of expansion … Business • 30 Jan 18
Germany revises economic growth forecast upwards The German government has increased its forecast for economic growth in 2017 to 1.9% from an earlier forecast of 1.5%, the domestic Handelsblatt newspaper has … Business • 06 Oct 17
French economy boosted by more consumer spending France's second-quarter gross domestic product grew by 0.5% compared to the previous quarter, in line with earlier official estimates. Business • 22 Sep 17
Economy grew by 1.4% in Q2, up 5.8% on annual basis Overall economic output or GDP rose by 1.4% between April and June compared to the first quarter, new figures show today. Business • 15 Sep 17
Consumers, businesses lift US economic growth in Q2 The US economy accelerated in the second quarter as consumers ramped up spending and businesses invested more on equipment, confirming that the sluggish performance early … Business • 28 Jul 17
Australia's economy ties record for longest expansion Australia's economy squeezed out just enough growth last quarter to match the Netherlands' record of 103 quarters without recession. Business • 07 Jun 17
Italy sharply revises up first quarter GDP growth Italy's economy grew 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to firm domestic demand, national statistics bureau ISTAT said today. Business • 01 Jun 17
India's annual growth slows to 7.1% after note ban India's growth slowed to 7.1% last year, according to official data released today, weaker than analysts expected but still the fastest rate of growth of … Business • 31 May 17
Canada's first-quarter economic growth leaps to 3.7% Canada's economy roared back to life in the first three months of this year, as more business and household spending pushed growth to 3.7%, the … Business • 31 May 17
Davy upgrades economic forecast to 5% for this year Stockbroker Davy has upgraded its outlook for the year and is now forecasting GDP growth of 5%, up from its previous forecast of 3.7%. Business • 08 May 17
Euro zone economy outperforms US with robust start The euro zone economy started the year with robust growth that far outstripped that of the US, preliminary estimates from the European statistics agency showed … Business • 03 May 17
CSO to phase in new way of measuring growth The Central Statistics Office said it will modify how it measures gross national income to gauge the true health of the economy after recent revisions … Business • 03 Feb 17
Davy downgrades its economic growth forecast Financial advisory firm Davy has forecast GDP growth of 3.7% this year for Ireland - a slight downgrade on its previous prediction. Business • 16 Jan 17
Irish economy to grow by 2.7% by 2020 - EY report Ireland's economy will continue to grow at a good pace over the next four years, despite the backdrop of economic and political uncertainty, according to … Business • 19 Dec 16
ESRI downgrades its economic outlook for 2017 The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its outlook for the economy because of the threat posed by a hard Brexit. Business • 15 Dec 16
