Weak exports curb US fourth quarter growth US gross domestic product increased at a 1.9% annual rate, the Commerce Department said today in its first estimate of fourth quarter GDP. Business • 27 Jan 17
18% jump in imports into Ireland for November Goods imports into Ireland jumped by €938m, or 18%, between October and November to €6.2 billion, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 17 Jan 17
Trump pledge on pharma industry threatens Ireland US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will push the pharmaceutical industry to move production back to the USA, a potential threat to Ireland's biggest … Business • 11 Jan 17
Strong German industry output in November German exports jumped more than expected in November, posting their steepest monthly rise in four-and-half years. Business • 09 Jan 17
Banks see pick-up in hedging as sterling rebounds Irish banks have seen exporters to Britain take advantage of the recent strengthening in sterling to increase their currency hedging and move away from converting … Business • 21 Dec 16
Exports rise by €192m to €10.2 billion in October Irish exports rose by €192m to €10.2 billion between September and October, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Dec 16
German exports rise less than expected in October German exports rebounded by less than expected in October, dampening hopes that trade will make a significant contribution to a predicted expansion in Europe's biggest … Business • 09 Dec 16
Government considers new export guarantee scheme The government may introduce an export guarantee scheme for vulnerable Irish businesses detrimentally affected by Brexit, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has told the … Business • 10 Nov 16
Brexit likely to hit German exports next year The impact of Britain's vote to leave the European Union will shave around 0.25 percentage points off growth in Germany, Europe's largest economy, in the … Business • 25 Oct 16
David Murphy: Prospects of soft Brexit look remote The prospect of a hard Brexit is becoming increasingly likely, writes RTÉ Business Editor David Murphy. Business • 25 Oct 16
Dublin Port's trade up 6.8% so far this year Dublin Port has said it is on track for another record year after seeing trade volumes rise by 6.8% between January and September. Business • 20 Oct 16
Gloomy China trade data raises recovery fears China's September exports fell 10% from a year earlier, far worse than expected, while imports unexpectedly shrank after picking up in August. Business • 13 Oct 16
German exports post biggest rise in over 6 years German exports rebounded more than expected in August, recording their biggest rise in more than six years and dispelling fears that Europe's biggest economy is … Business • 10 Oct 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 … Business • 14 Sep 16
China imports break two-year losing streak China's imports rose 1.5% year-on-year in August, figures showed today, the first increase in nearly two years, in a positive sign for the world's second-largest … Business • 08 Sep 16
Seasonally adjusted trade surplus down in May Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office show that seasonally adjusted exports fell by 1% to €9.168 billion in May compared to April. Business • 15 Jul 16
China exports, imports fall more than expected China's exports fell more than expected in June as global demand remained stubbornly weak and as Britain's decision to leave the European Union clouds the … Business • 13 Jul 16
German exports fall unexpectedly in May German exports fell unexpectedly in May, posting their steepest monthly drop in nine months, while imports rose less than expected, data showed today. Business • 08 Jul 16
Exports at Enterprise Ireland companies up by 10% Exports by Enterprise Ireland companies passed the €20 billion mark for the first time last year. Business • 20 Jun 16
Trade surplus improves as exports rise in April Irish exports rose by €254m (+3%) to €9.24 billion between March and April of this year, according to latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Jun 16
German trade surplus hits fresh monthly record German imports unexpectedly fell while exports were unchanged in April, data showed today, propelling the trade surplus of Europe's biggest economy to a fresh monthly … Business • 09 Jun 16
China May exports fall 4.1%, imports beat forecast China's exports fell more than expected in May as global demand remained stubbornly weak, but imports beat forecasts, adding to hopes that the economy may … Business • 08 Jun 16
German central bank cuts growth forecasts Germany will grow at a slightly slower pace than previously expected, its central bank predicted today as it cut its forecasts for Europe's top economy. Business • 03 Jun 16
Nigeria tops list of Irish fish importers in 2015 Nigeria was the top recipient of Irish sea food exports to non-EU countries in 2015, accounting for 46% of the 49,305 tonnes of fish exported … Business • 01 Jun 16
Trade surplus increases by 12% in March - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose by 12% to €4.106 billion in March from €3.667 billion … Business • 16 May 16
