Irish trade surplus passed €4.1bn in June Preliminary CSO figures for June show seasonally adjusted exports remained relatively unchanged at €9.01 billion compared to the previous month, however the seasonally adjusted trade … Business • 14 Aug 15
US trade deficit widened to $43.8bn in July The US trade deficit widened more than expected in June as an acceleration in domestic demand in the second quarter and a strong dollar sucked … Business • 05 Aug 15
Exports reach all time high in April Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that goods exports reached an all time high in April. Business • 15 Jun 15
German exports and industry output surge in April German exports in April rose more sharply than expected and industrial output also increased at a surprisingly strong rate. Business • 08 Jun 15
Swiss economy contracts as franc cap dropped Switzerland's economy contracted in the first quarter, new data showed today. Business • 29 May 15
Japan's export growth dips in April Japan's exports rose in April from a year earlier led by US-bound shipments of cars, but the monthly pace of growth slowed from March. Business • 25 May 15
Value of exports up 21% in March on yearly basis New CSO figures show that the value of exports jumped by 21% to €9.065 billion in March compared to the same time last year - … Business • 15 May 15
German Q1 growth of 0.3% below forecasts German growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter of 2015 as foreign trade weighed on Europe's largest economy. Business • 13 May 15
China's exports unexpectedly contract in April China's exports unexpectedly fell 6.4% in April from a year earlier, while imports tumbled by a deeper-than-forecast 16.2%. Business • 08 May 15
German exports rise in March, industry output down German exports climbed in March for a second consecutive month but industrial output dipped, sending mixed signals about Europe's largest economy at the end of … Business • 08 May 15
US trade deficit biggest since 2008 The US trade deficit surged to its highest level in nearly six and a half years in March as imports rebounded strongly after being held … Business • 05 May 15
Irish exports reach record level of €18.6 billion Exports by Irish-owned companies increased by 10% last year, reaching a new record high value of €18.6 billion, according to Enterprise Ireland. News • 30 Apr 15
Euro zone surplus widens, trade with Russia slumps An increase in exports and stable imports helped the euro zone widen its trade surplus in February, although by slightly less than expected. Business • 15 Apr 15
Dublin Port sees best Q1 growth in 10 years New figures show that in the first quarter of this year, the Dublin Port Company saw its strongest rate of growth for ten years. Business • 13 Apr 15
Chinese March exports in surprise 14.6% fall China's exports suffered an unexpected 14.6% fall in March to 886.83 billion yuan (about $143 billion), the government said today. Business • 13 Apr 15
Central Bank ups economic growth forecast The Central Bank has improved its 2015 economic growth forecast on higher exports and consumer spending. Business • 01 Apr 15
Report finds TTIP would aid Irish economic growth A report on the impact in Ireland of the proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, known as TTIP, says it … News • 27 Mar 15
Falling imports boost euro zone trade surplus Euro zone imports dropped year-on-year in January while exports remained flat, boosting the single currency area's trade surplus, new figures show. Business • 18 Mar 15
New trade mission planned for Middle East in April A conference in Dublin today heard that the opportunities for Irish companies in Arab countries are significant with the possibility of the creation of 6,000 … Business • 11 Mar 15
German exports post biggest drop in five months German exports in January fell by the largest amount since August, dropping far more than forecast. Business • 09 Mar 15
UK business investment slips as oil prices fall British business investment fell at its sharpest rate in nearly six years late last year, after tumbling global oil prices hit the North Sea petroleum … Business • 26 Feb 15
Highest level of imports last year since 2008 New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of exports rose by 2% to €89.074 billion last year compared to 2013. Business • 13 Feb 15
British trade deficit hits five year high Britain's annual trade deficit grew to its highest level since 2010 last year, official figures have shown. Business • 06 Feb 15
US trade deficit widened sharply in December The US trade deficit in December widened sharply to its highest level since 2012 as imports rose despite a lower energy bill, which could see … Business • 05 Feb 15
Chinese economy posts slowest growth in 24 years China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 24 years in 2014 as a cooling property market weighed on demand and is expected to lose … Business • 20 Jan 15
